Container dimensions
Shipping container dimensions: The complete guide
Le shipping container (or ISO container) is the corner stone of global freight transport, a major innovation standardized since the 50s. Initially developed by an American transport company, it quickly established itself as the universal logistics solution.
Its strength lies in its character intermodal It is designed to be easily transferred and used on all transport networks:
- Seaway (container ship)
- Railway line (freight trains)
- Roadway (container trucks)
Find the right container size for your needs
To meet the diversity of logistical needs, there is a wide variety of container sizes and typesTo know precisely the container dimensions (length, width, height and internal volume) is essential for planning your freight or modular construction project.
Below you will find a detailed summary table of standard dimensions (20 feet, 40 feet, etc.) to help you choose the most suitable model.
Dimensions of refrigerated containers
40-foot Blast Reefer container: rapid freezing from +30°C to -70°C
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 11,91 m
Width - 1,80 m
Height - 2,60 m
Internal volume - 56 m³
Door frame
Width - 1,74 m
Height - 2,54 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 8480 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
ATEX-certified refrigerated container: The cold storage solution for explosive atmospheres
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,45 m
Width - 2,25 m
Height - 2,27 m
Internal volume - 28 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,26 m
Height - 2,29 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3000 kg
Maximum weight - 27000 kg
ICE MAX: The Modular and High-Capacity Cold Storage Solution
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 15,00 m
Width - 5,50 m
Height - 2,90 m
Internal volume - 240 m³
Door frame
Width - 1,40 m
Height - 2,20 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 1000 kg
Maximum weight - 1000 kg
10, 20 and 40 foot insulated containers: insulated storage without a refrigeration unit
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 0,00 m
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Internal volume - 0 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 0 kg
Maximum weight - 0 kg
45-foot Pallet Wide High Cube refrigerated container: the largest mobile cold storage unit on the market
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 13,32 m
Width - 2,44 m
Height - 2,57 m
Internal volume - 84 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,44 m
Height - 2,56 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 6180 kg
Maximum weight - 34000 kg
40-foot High Cube refrigerated container: 12 m³ Cubner certified cold room
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Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 11,58 m
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,57 m
Internal volume - 69 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,56 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 4650 kg
Maximum weight - 34000 kg
Reefer Refrigerated Container 20 feet HC
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Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,28 m
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,27 m
Internal volume - 28 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,26 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2900 kg
Maximum weight - 27580 kg
10-foot High Cube refrigerated container: mobile and compact cold room
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 2,39 m
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,27 m
Internal volume - 13 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,26 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2600 kg
Maximum weight - 15000 kg
Dimensions of specific containers
Flat Rack Container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 0,00 m
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Internal volume - 0 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 0 kg
Maximum weight - 0 kg
40 foot double door container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 11,58 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,40 m
Internal volume - 66 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3900 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
20 foot double door container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,90 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,39 m
Internal volume - 34 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2420 kg
Maximum weight - 20480 kg
Tank Container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 0,00 m
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Internal volume - 0 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 5100 kg
Maximum weight - 55000 kg
40 foot container OPEN TOP
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 12,03 m
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,33 m
Internal volume - 66 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3850 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
20 foot container OPEN TOP
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,90 m
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,36 m
Internal volume - 33 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2250 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
40 foot container OPEN SIDE HC
Popular
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 12,03 m
Width - 2,29 m
Height - 2,49 m
Internal volume - 69 m³
Door frame
Width - 11,84 m
Height - 2,31 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 6700 kg
Maximum weight - 24000 kg
20 foot container OPEN SIDE
Popular
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,84 m
Width - 2,22 m
Height - 2,30 m
Internal volume - 30 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,22 m
Height - 2,18 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3400 kg
Maximum weight - 23500 kg
Dimensions of standard containers
Used 20-foot container
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Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,90 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,39 m
Internal volume - 34 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2500 kg
Maximum weight - 0 kg
40ft Pallet Wide shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 12,02 m
Width - 2,40 m
Height - 2,69 m
Internal volume - 78 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,58 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3590 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
10 foot High Cube shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 2,83 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,69 m
Internal volume - 18 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,48 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 1375 kg
Maximum weight - 10160 kg
Container and construction site bungalow
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 6,05 m
Width - 2,43 m
Height - 2,59 m
Internal volume - 39 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 0 kg
Maximum weight - 0 kg
40 foot High Cube shipping container
Popular
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 12,03 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,69 m
Internal volume - 77 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,58 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3940 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
20 foot High Cube shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,89 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,69 m
Internal volume - 38 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,58 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 2340 kg
Maximum weight - 30590 kg
20 foot shipping container
Popular
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 5,90 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,39 m
Internal volume - 34 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 000 kg
Maximum weight - 000 kg
10 foot shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 2,83 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,39 m
Internal volume - 16 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 1200 kg
Maximum weight - 10160 kg
8 foot shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 2,28 m
Width - 2,11 m
Height - 2,05 m
Internal volume - 10 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 715 kg
Maximum weight - 3500 kg
6 foot shipping container
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 1,80 m
Width - 1,86 m
Height - 1,73 m
Internal volume - 6 m³
Door frame
Width - 0,00 m
Height - 0,00 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 570 kg
Maximum weight - 2050 kg
40 foot shipping container
Popular
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 12,03 m
Width - 2,35 m
Height - 2,40 m
Internal volume - 68 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,34 m
Height - 2,28 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 3590 kg
Maximum weight - 30480 kg
45-foot HC Pallet Wide Container — Buy new or used
Details
Interior dimensions
Length - 13,55 m
Width - 2,44 m
Height - 2,70 m
Internal volume - 90 m³
Door frame
Width - 2,42 m
Height - 2,58 m
Container weight
Empty weight - 4820 kg
Maximum weight - 25600 kg
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