Shipping container dimensions
External and internal dimensions, door opening, volume, weight and payload of 8′, 10′, 20′, 40′ and 40′ High Cube containers.
Container dimensions table
| Type | External dimensionslength × width × height (m) | Internal dimensionslength × width × height (m) | Doorwidth × height (m) | Volume | Weight | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8′ DC | 2.43 × 2.20 × 2.26 | 2.28 × 2.11 × 2.06 | – | 9.9 m³ | 980 kg | 5,050 kg |
| 10′ DC | 2.99 × 2.43 × 2.59 | 2.84 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 2.34 × 2.28 | 15.9 m³ | 1,300 kg | 8,860 kg |
| 20′ DC | 6.06 × 2.43 × 2.59 | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 2.34 × 2.28 | 33.1 m³ | 2,220 kg | 28,260 kg |
| 20′ SD | 6.06 × 2.43 × 2.59 | – | – | 31 m³ | 3,200 kg | 20,580 kg |
| 40′ DC | 12.20 × 2.43 × 2.59 | 12.04 × 2.35 × 2.39 | 2.34 × 2.28 | 67 m³ | 3,700 kg | 28,800 kg |
| 40′ HC | 12.20 × 2.43 × 2.89 | 12.04 × 2.35 × 2.69 | 2.34 × 2.58 | 76.2 m³ | 3,890 kg | 26,590 kg |
Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the container manufacturer. DC = Dry Container (standard), HC = High Cube (30 cm taller).
Which container to choose
8′ and 10′ storage containers
Smaller containers for building sites and gardens: mobile storage for tools, small machinery and materials. They are not ISO containers and have no CSC plate, so they are only used for storage and road transport.
20′ and 40′ DC
Standard shipping containers with a CSC plate, also suitable for sea and intermodal transport. New 20′ containers have a lock box that protects the padlock against break-ins and corrosion.
40′ HC (High Cube)
About 30 cm taller than a standard 40′ container, with a larger volume. Suitable for bulky and tall goods.
Frequently asked questions about container dimensions
What are the dimensions of a 20 ft container?
The 20′ DC container has external dimensions of 6.06 × 2.43 × 2.59 m and internal dimensions of 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m. Its volume is 33.1 m³.
What are the dimensions of a 40 ft container?
The 40′ DC container has external dimensions of 12.20 × 2.43 × 2.59 m and internal dimensions of 12.04 × 2.35 × 2.39 m. Its volume is 67 m³.
What is the difference between a 40′ DC and a 40′ HC?
A 40′ HC (High Cube) container is about 30 cm taller: its external height is 2.89 m instead of 2.59 m. It therefore has a larger volume (76.2 m³) and a taller door.
Can 8′ and 10′ containers be used for sea transport?
No. 8′ and 10′ containers do not comply with the ISO standard and have no CSC plate, so they are intended for storage and road transport. 20′ and 40′ containers have a CSC plate and can also be used for sea and intermodal transport.
Need a container?
We sell new and used 8′, 10′, 20′ and 40′ storage containers. Call or write to us and we will prepare a quote.