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Shipping container dimensions: A comprehensive guide
Sep
Understanding the most common standard shipping container dimensions
The most common standard shipping container dimensions are 10 feet, 20 feet, and 40 feet, all about 8 feet wide; among these, 20-foot and 40-foot units are two sizes popularly sold in North America.
The height, of course, varies between standard (8’6”) and high cube (9’6”) for extra storage. We will learn the difference between the two in more detail later in the blog. For now, let’s take a look at the dimensions of the three container sizes below:
10ft standard shipping container
If you’ve got minimal cargo and need storage space, a 10ft shipping container is a compact powerhouse designed for efficiency. At just 10 feet in length, this container may be small, but it offers a solution to storage constraints without sacrificing capacity. It’s perfect for personal use or small businesses looking for a practical storage option. The internal dimensions of a 10ft are 9.2 ft x 7.8 ft x 7.10 ft. The table below shows complete measurements.
| Container size | Internal dimensions (LxWxH) | Cubic capacity (cu ft) |
Payload capacity (lb) | Tare weight (lb) |
| 10ft Standard Dry Container | 9.2ft x 7.8ft x 7.10ft | 563 cu ft | 19,530 lbs | 2,850 lbs |
Small Shipping Containers.
20ft standard shipping container
The 20ft shipping container, also called a Teu Container, is the standard measurement unit in the shipping industry. Cargo volumes and the capacity of vessels and ports are usually measured in terms of how many TEUs they can hold. The internal dimensions of a 20ft are 19.4 ft x 7.8 ft x 7.10 ft. The table below shows the measurements of a 20ft shipping container.
| Container size | Internal dimensions (LxWxH) | Cubic capacity (cu ft) |
Payload capacity (lb) | Tare weight (lb) |
| 20ft Standard Dry Container | 19.4ft x 7.8ft x 7.10ft | 1,172 cu ft | 55,126 lbs | 5,071 lbs |
40ft standard shipping container
The 40ft container has twice the height of a 20ft container. This is suitable if you have cargo that won’t fit inside a 20ft container. Choosing one 40ft container in this case will be more cost-effective than choosing two 20ft containers, as one 40ft container is just 30% more expensive than one 20ft unit. The internal dimensions of 40ft are 39.4 ft x 7.9 ft x 7.10 ft. The table below shows complete measurements of a 40ft shipping container.
| Container size | Internal dimensions (LxWxH) | Cubic capacity (cu ft) |
Payload capacity (lb) | Tare weight (lb) |
| 40ft Standard Dry Container | 39.4ft x 7.9ft x 7.10ft | 2,389 cu ft | 61,200 lbs | 8,268 lbs |
Note: Container dimensions can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. The measurements listed above are approximate.
