What are Shipping Container dimensions?

What are shipping container dimensions?

Shipping containers come in all shapes and sizes. The size and type you need will depend on the type and quantity of the intended cargo. But what are shipping container dimensions?

Dimensions

General purpose containers (and most containers) come in three sizes, 10, 20 and 40 ft. Their dimensions both internal and external are listed below.

10 ft (3 m)

External width 8 ft (2.438 m)

External height 8.5 ft (2.592 m)

Internal length 9.8 ft (2.84 m)

Internal width 7.7 ft (2.352 m)

Internal height 7.7 ft (2.348 m)

20 ft (6.056 m)

External width 8 ft (2.438 m)

External height 8.5 ft (2.592 m)

Internal length 19.4 ft (5.902 m)

Internal width 7.7 ft (2.352 m)

Internal height 7.7 ft (2.348 m)

40 ft  (12.192 m)

External width 8 ft (2.438 m)

External height 8.5 ft (2.592 m)

Internal length 39.5 ft (12.036 m)

Internal width 7.7 ft (2.352 m)

Internal height 7.7 ft (2.348 m)

From this you should be able to determine roughly the right size container for your needs. The experts from Shipping Containers can then help you narrow it down further from there. It may be that you need a high cube container with more height, or a refrigerated container which will have smaller internal dimensions to allow for the insulation.

How Can We Help?

At Shipping Containers, we understand that it can be confusing trying to work out the right container. We take the stress and worry away, offering consulting services to help you pick the right container for your needs. Contact us today on 1800 006 162 to see how we can help.