Shipping container dimensions
Here’s a guide to shipping container dimensions. Shipping containers come in many different sizes, with variations in height, door placement and features. The standard container sizes are 10ft, 20ft and 40ft models.
We’ve included imperial and metric measurements for all container dimensions listed below. If you’re not sure what size you need, talk to our friendly team for advice.
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10 Foot
10ft Standard Container
Great container when space is an issue but please note that these are more expensive than a 20ft (due to shipping and manufacturing costs)
Transport options: Hi-ab delivery required.
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 2950 | 2393 | 2352 | 2280 |
Exterior | 3029 | 2591 | 2438 |
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10ft High Cube Container
10ft High Cube New Build Shipping Container, specifically designed for chemical storage. Transport options available.
Transport options: Hi-ab delivery required.
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 2950 | 2698 | 2352 | 2585 |
Exterior | 3029 | 2896 | 2438 |
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20 Foot
20ft Standard Container
Easy Open Doors and Std Door Bar Options
Our most common sale container, 33 cubic meters of space, easy transport/delivery options. Available in Easy Open Door and in Std Door Bars. Factory Fitted lock box.
Transport options: Hi-ab or Side loader truck
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 5898 | 2393 | 2352 | 2280 |
Exterior | 6058 | 2591 | 2438 |
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20ft High Cube Container
Easy Open Doors and Std Door Bar Options
The common 20ft size but with a high roof than the Std container. Great if you need and can use the height. Easy Door and Std door bar options. Lock Box factory fitted.
Transport options: Hi-ab or Side loader truck
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 5898 | 2698 | 2352 | 2585 |
Exterior | 6058 | 2896 | 2438 |
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40 Foot
40ft Standard Container
Easy Open Doors and Std Door Bar Options
When the 20ft is just too small, the next size up is the 40ft. Available in Easy Open Door and in Std Door Bars. Factory Fitted lock box.
Transport options: Semi Side Loader Articulated, Large Crane Hi-ab Semi Articulated
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 12032 | 2393 | 2352 | 2280 |
Exterior | 12192 | 2591 | 2438 |
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40ft High Cube Container
Easy Open Doors and Std Door Bar Options
Brief: When the 20ft is just too small, the next size up is the 40ft. Available in Easy Open Door and in Std Door Bars. Factory Fitted lox box.
Transport options: Semi Side Loader Articulated, Large Crane Hi-ab Semi Articulated
Dimensions:
| Length | Height | Width | Door |
Interior | 12032 | 2698 | 2352 | 2585 |
Exterior | 12192 | 2896 | 2438 |
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