Dimensions and sizes of shipping containers

Dimensions and sizes of shipping containers

Dimensions and sizes of shipping containers – there are several different types. The most commonly used shipping container sizes are 20 feet (6.1 meters) and 40 feet (12.2 meters). These two dimensions of shipping containers are considered standard. But there are also other sizes such as 10 feet (3.05 meters) or 45 feet (13.7 meters). There are also 53-foot (16.15 meter) long shipping containers, but they are not as common.

WIDTH OF CONTAINERS

The standard width of containers is 8 feet (2.44 meters), which corresponds to the width of the road. Shipping containers are usually 8.5 feet (2.59 meters) tall.

CONTAINER HEIGHT AND LENGTH

But there are also containers with higher or lower heights. Such as high cube containers 9.5 feet (2.89 meters) high. Half height containers are 4.25 feet (1.29 meters) high.

The length of the containers remains constant and is determined by the size of the container. This consistent length allows for easy stacking and joining of containers on a ship, train or port.

The dimensions and sizes of shipping containers are designed to transport as many goods as possible efficiently and safely. This standardized system allows easier handling of shipping containers and facilitates the transportation of goods around the world.

How to calculate dimensions and sizes of shipping containers?

20′ x coefficient 0.3048 = container dimension in meters: 6.096 m

SIZES OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Here you will find the specifications of the most commonly used and sold types of shipping containers. All data in the table may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer!

 skladovací kontejnerSTORAGE CONTAINER – dry storage container (general purpose)
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
4′1,22,22,261,0492,1122,0621,9492,10667023304,6
5′1,62,22,042,4451,52,21,948 70033306,4
6′1,8291,961,921,6781,8721,7351,949 60044005,45
8′2,4892,332,2052,3391,9491,7831,9411,71980042008,1
9′2,7432,332,2052,5931,9512,0351,9732,136950505010,25
10′2,9912,4382,5912,832,3522,3722,342,281250891015,9
20′6,0582,4382,5915,8982,3522,3932,342,2822502826033
20′ camouflage6,0582,4382,5915,8982,3522,3932,342,2822502826033
30′9,1252,4382,5918,9402,3522,3932,342,2832502995052,3
40′12,1922,4382,59112,0322,3522,3932,342,2836102889067,6
45′13,7162,4382,59113,5562,3522,6982,342,5854800 27600 85 
  STORAGE CONTAINER HIGH CUBE – HC higher
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
8′ HC2,4382,22,5652,2872,1122,3672,1062,2541000500011,9
10′ HC2,9182,4382,8962,842,3522,6982,342,58513501000017,9
20′ HC6,0582,4382,8965,8982,3522,6982,342,58523502826037,4
40′ HC12,1922,4382,89612,0322,3522,6982,342,58537502825076,4
40′ HC Isolated12,1922,4382,89611,5822,2922,5772,342,58537502825076,4
45′ HC13,7162,4382,89613,5562,3522,6982,342,58548602914089
 double door containerDOUBLE DOOR CONTAINER – storage container 2x doors
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
20’DD6,0582,4382,5915,8442,3522,3932,342,2823002818032,9
20’HC DD6,0582,4382,8965,8442,3522,6982,342,58524302805037,1
40’DD12,1922,4382,59111,9782,3522,3932,342,2838002668067,4
40’HC DD12,1922,4382,89611,9782,3522,6482,342,53537502825076,4
 side door containerSIDE DOOR CONTAINER – side open doors
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
20’SD 6,0582,4382,5915,8982,2872,3022,2262,18930602742031
20’HC SD6,0582,4382,8965,8982,2882,5592,2272,44633802710034,5
20’HC Full side6,0582,4382,8965,8442,2242,6042,1142,47444001960033,8
40’HC SD12,1922,4382,89612,0322,2882,4532,2272,3456602482067
 pallet wide containerPALLET WIDE CONTAINER – width for 2x EURO pallet
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
40’HC PW12,1922,4622,89612,12,4382,6952,4162,58546302937079
45’HC PW13,7162,4622,89613,5562,4382,6952,422,58448602914089,2
 Garáž z lodního kontejneru 40'HCSPECIAL CONTAINERS – custom-made containers
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
Garage from 40’HC12,1922,4382,89612,0322,3522,6982,342,58537502825076,9
20’LC6,0582,4382,4385,8982,3522,2372,342,14721302400030,9
Isolated 20′6,0582,4382,5915,8982,3522,3932,342,2822502826033
Bulk 20’HC6,0582,4382,8965,8982,3522,6982,342,58523502826037,4
Curtain 45’HC PW13,7162,4622,89613,5562,4382,6952,422,58448602914089,2
 refeer containerREEFER CONTAINER -cooling / freezing container
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
10’HC3,012,4382,8892,422,282,52,292,5652000800013,8
20′6,0582,4382,5915,4542,292,2632,292,25228402764028,3
40’HC12,1922,4382,89611,5882,292,5452,292,55744202958067,5
 open top containerOPEN TOP CONTAINER – with an opening roof
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
20′ OT6,0582,4382,5915,8982,3522,3482,342,2822502823032,4
40′ OT12,1922,4382,59112,0322,3522,3482,342,2837302675066,4
 hard-top-containerHARD TOP CONTAINER – with a fixed removable roof
 External dimensions (m)Internal dimensions (m)Dimensions doors (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightlengthwideheightwideheightcontainermaximum load capacitym3
20′ HT6,0582,4382,5915,8982,3522,3482,342,29228902759032,6
40′ HT12,1922,4382,59112,0322,3522,3882,342,29247002558066,5
40’HC HT12,1922,4382,89612,0322,3522,6462,342,58548002770075
 flat rack containerFLAT RACK CONTAINER – platform for excess goods
 External dimensions (m)
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightmaximum load capacity
20′ FR5,962,022,08 27,76t
40′ FR11,992,241,97 39,02t
 Platform - podesta bez bočnicPLATFORM CONTAINER – platform without sides
 External dimensions (m)
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightmaximum load capacity
20′ PLATFORM5,962,442,59 27,76t
 tank containerTANK CONTAINER – cistern
 External dimensions (m)Weight kgCapacity
CONTAINER TYPElengthwideheightcontainermaximum load capacityl
20′6,0582,4382,5913070 – 41902629021000
40′12,1922,4382,5916800 – 80003600045000

Before using a tank container, it is always necessary to verify the exact capacity with the manufacturer or supplier and to comply with the relevant transport regulations.
It is always important to take into account the current laws and regulations regarding transport and the permissible weight limits in different countries.

After exploring the dimensions and sizes of shipping containers, you might be interested in checking out the width of containers. This article will give you detailed insights into the varying widths available for different container types. Another area to explore is the container height and length, which provides vital information on how these dimensions can affect your storage or shipping needs. For those curious about the calculation process, the how to calculate dimensions and sizes of shipping containers guide is perfect. It breaks down the formula used to convert container sizes into meters, making planning a breeze.