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Container dimensions: All dimensions for storage, transportation and construction projects

Choosing the right shipping container is crucial for storage, transportation or modular construction projects. In this guide you will find the internal and external dimensions, loading capacities and door openings of our most popular container sizes. This overview serves as a reliable source for all common standard and special containers.

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Small container dimensions

Small container dimensions

TypeApprox. internal dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Approx. external dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Internal door dimensionsPayloadVolumeEmpty weight
4 foot container1,049 mm x 2,112 mm x 2,062 mm1,200 mm x 2,200 mm x 2,260 mm2,106 mm x 1,949 mm2,330 kg
4.60 cbm

670 kg
8 foot container2,275 mm x 2,106 mm x 2,050 mm2,438 mm x 2,200 mm x 2,260 mm2,050 mm x 1,949 mm3,500 kg9.82 cbm750 kg
10 foot container2,831 mm x 2,344 mm x 2,376 mm2,991 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,591 mm2,310 mm x 2,280 mm10,160 kg15.76 cbm1300 kg

Standard container dimensions

20 foot container dimensions

TypeApprox. internal dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Approx. external dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Internal door dimensionsPayloadVolumeEmpty weight
20 feet standard container5,898 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,393 mm6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,591 mm2,343 mm x 2,280 mm28,480 kg33.2 cbm2,000 kg
20 foot high cube container5,898 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,698 mm6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,896 mm2,340 mm x 2,585 mm28,380 kg37.4 cbm2,100 kg

40 feet container dimensions

TypeApprox. internal dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Approx. external dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Internal door dimensionsPayloadVolumeEmpty weight
40 feet standard container5,898 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,393 mm6,058 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,591 mm2,343 mm x 2,280 mm28,480 kg33.2 cbm2,000 kg
40 foot high cube container12,032 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,698 mm12,192 mm x 2,438 mm x 2,896 mm2,343 mm x 2,280 mm26,980 kg76.4 cbm3,500 kg

Large container dimensions

Large container dimensions

TypeApprox. internal dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Approx. external dimensions (L×W×H, mm)Internal door dimensionsPayloadVolumeEmpty weight
45 feet container13,556 mm x 2,352 mm x 2,698 mm13.3716 mm x 2.438 mm x 2.896 mm2,340 mm x 2,585 mm27,900 kg86.0 cbm4,600 kg

All dimensions, areas and volumes given are for general information purposes only. Despite careful research, we accept no liability for the accuracy, completeness or currency of the data.

Dimensions may vary depending on the manufacturer, design, version and production series. Binding information can only be found in the respective manufacturer or supplier specifications.

Liability for any damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of the information provided is excluded.

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