Container Dimensions and Types

Complete guide with dimensions and characteristics of shipping containers

Container Dimensions

20' (6 meters)
Standard Container

Exterior Dimensions

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m (LxWxH)

Interior Dimensions

5.88 m x 2.34 m x 2.39 m (LxWxH)

Usable Area

13.75 m²

Door Dimensions

2.35 m x 2.26 m (WxH)

Empty Weight

2,230 kg

40' (12 meters)
Standard Container

Exterior Dimensions

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m (LxWxH)

Interior Dimensions

12.01 m x 2.34 m x 2.39 m (LxWxH)

Usable Area

28.10 m²

Door Dimensions

2.35 m x 2.26 m (WxH)

Empty Weight

3,680 kg

40' HC (12 meters)
High Cube

Exterior Dimensions

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m (LxWxH)

Interior Dimensions

12.01 m x 2.34 m x 2.69 m (LxWxH)

Usable Area

28.10 m²

Door Dimensions

2.33 m x 2.58 m (WxH)

Empty Weight

3,900 kg

45' HC (13.71 meters)
Extra Long

Exterior Dimensions

13.71 m x 2.50 m x 2.89 m (LxWxH)

Interior Dimensions

13.55 m x 2.43 m x 2.70 m (LxWxH)

Usable Area

32.92 m²

Door Dimensions

2.42 m x 2.58 m (WxH)

Empty Weight

4,860 kg

Note: Dimensions may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Container Types

Dry (Standard)

Standard dry container, most common

Common Uses:

General cargo
Storage
Modular housing
High Cube (HC)

30 cm taller than standard

Common Uses:

Bulky cargo
Living spaces
Offices
Open Top

Open top with removable tarpaulin

Common Uses:

Tall cargo
Machinery
Construction materials
Flat Rack

No side walls or roof

Common Uses:

Heavy machinery
Vehicles
Industrial equipment
Refrigerated (Reefer)

With refrigeration system

Common Uses:

Perishable foods
Pharmaceuticals
Flowers
Tank Container

Cylindrical tank in frame

Common Uses:

Liquids
Chemicals
Fuels
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