Steel Shipping Container Dimensions
Storage containers are built to very strict ISO specifications. Containers must have the same dimensions and be able to hold the same amount of weight, as well as weigh the same weight. Uniform specifications allows conex containers to be quickly loaded and unloaded throughout the intermodal shipping and transportation process seamlessly. Here's the specifications of the most common cargo containers:
Standard Features
- 14 gauge cor-ten steel construction
- Marine grade plywood or bamboo flooring
- Marine grade exterior paint
- Swinging door on one end
| 10 Ft Container | 20 Ft Container | 40 Ft Container | 40 Ft High Cube Container | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 5.75 in. | 8 Ft | |
| Exterior | Length | 10 Ft | 20 Ft | 40 Foot | 40 Foot |
| Width | 8 Ft | 8 Ft | 8 Ft. | 8 Ft. | |
| Height | 8 Ft 6 in. | 8 Ft 6 in. | 8 Ft 6 in. | 9 Ft 6 in. | |
| Interior | Length | 9 Ft 3 in. | 18 Ft | 39 Ft | 39 Ft |
| Width | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft 8.59 in. | 7 Ft 8.59 in. | |
| Height | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 7 Ft | 8 Ft | |
| Size | Cubic Volume | 563 cu. ft. | 1,169 cu. ft. | 2,385 cu. ft. | 2,660 cu. ft. |
| Empty Weight | 2,870 lbs. | 4,800 lbs. | 8,400 lbs. | 8,598 lbs. | |
| Load Capacity | 22,040 lbs. | 61,300 lbs. | 57,750 lbs. | 58,598 lbs. | |
| Max Gross | 24,910 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. | 67,200 lbs. |
10' Shipping Containers
- Dimensions - 10' Long x 8' Wide x 8'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 2,670 lbs.
- Capacity - 680 cubic ft.
16' Steel Shipping Container
- Dimensions - 16' Long x 8' Wide x 8'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 5,050 lbs.
- Capacity - 1,088 cubic ft.
20' Steel Storage Containers
- Dimensions - 20' Long x 8' Wide x 8'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 5,017 lbs.
- Capacity - 1,360 cubic ft.
40' Shipping Container
- Dimensions - 40' Long x 8' Wide x 8'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 8,400 lbs.
- Capacity - 2,385 cubic ft.
40' High Cube Shipping Containers
- Dimensions - 40' Long x 8' Wide x 9'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 8,598 lbs.
- Capacity - 2,660 cubic ft.
48' HC Conex Containers
- Dimensions - 48' Long x 8' Wide x 9'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 10,850 lbs.
- Capacity - 3,454 cubic ft.
53' High Cube Dry Container
- Dimensions - 54' Long x 8' Wide x 8'6" Tall.
- Empty Weight - 11,110 lbs.
- Capacity - 3,857 cubic ft.
