Shipping Container Dimensions
The 20 ft and 40 ft shipping container are two of the most widely used containers in the world to transport ocean freight goods.
The standard shipping containers differ from other types of containers in that they are completely airtight. These hermetically sealed shipping containers are not equipped with cooling nor ventilation systems like the refrigerated and ventilated containers.
Below are the list of containers types which is most commonly used and their specifications:
Container Reference Code:
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22GP
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
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Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
7' 6 ¼" |
19' 4 ¼" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,831 lbs |
4,914 lbs |
47,899 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
23,956 kg |
2,229 kg |
21,727 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
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| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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42GP
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Container Application:
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The 40 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
7' 10 ¼" |
37' 11 ¼" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,199 lbs |
5,220 lbs |
59,039 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,481 kg |
3,701 kg |
26,780 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
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| Load Capacity |
2,389.75 CFT |
67.67 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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40HQ or 40HC
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Container Application:
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The 40 ft high cube shipping container is larger than the 40 ft standard shipping container.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
8' 6 ¼" |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.56 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
8' 10 ⅛" |
39' 5 ⅝" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.69 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,196 lbs |
8,747 lbs |
58,448 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,968 kg |
26,512 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
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| Load Capacity |
2,694 CFT |
76.3 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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L5GO
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Container Application:
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The 45 ft high cube shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 9½" |
8' 5 ¾" |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.37 m |
2.58 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 11" |
8' 10" |
44' 4 ¾" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.41 m |
2.69 m |
13.53 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
74,960 lbs |
10,910 lbs |
64,050 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
3,4000 kg |
4,950 kg |
29,050 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
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| Load Capacity |
3,122 CFT |
88.4 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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22VH
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft ventilated shipping container is for cargo that requires ventilation, typically used to transport green coffee beans or similar cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
7' 10 ¼" |
19' 4 ¼" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,897 lbs |
5,297 lbs |
47,899 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
32,500 kg |
2,394 kg |
21,727 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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22RT
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft refrigerated shipping container is for cargo that requires temperature control.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7'6" |
7' 4 ⅞" |
17' 11 ⅝" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.28 m |
2.33 m |
5.45 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,200 lbs |
6,970 lbs |
60,230 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,160 kg |
27,320 kg |
Container Reference Code:
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42RT
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Container Application:
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The 40 ft refrigerated shipping container is for cargo that requires temperature control or perishable cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 5 ⅜" |
6' 11 ⅞" |
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| Door opening in meters |
2.26 m |
2.13 m |
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| Interior dimensions in feet |
7'5 ⅜" |
7' 1 ⅞" |
37' 11 ¼" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.26 m |
2.18 m |
11.48 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,053 lbs |
10,778 lbs |
56,275 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,415 kg |
4,889 kg |
25,526 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,039.7 CFT |
57.76 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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22PC
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft flat rack shipping container is for unusually heavy loads, over-sized cargo, construction equipment, building supplies or heavy machinery.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Interior dimensions in feet |
8' |
7' 3 ⅞" |
19' 9 ¾" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.438 m |
2.233 m |
5.638 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
99,200 lbs |
6,400 lbs |
92,800 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
45,000 kg |
2,900 kg |
42,100 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,154.3 CFT |
32.7 CBM |
Container Reference Code:
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42PC
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Container Application:
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The 40 ft flat rack shipping container is for over-sized cargo, heavy machinery, construction equipment or supplies.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
NA |
NA |
|
| Door opening in meters |
NA |
NA |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 4" |
7' 5 ⅓" |
39' 3 ⅞" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.23 m |
2.27 m |
11.98 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
98,326 lbs |
12,897 lbs |
85,429 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
44,600 kg |
5,850 kg |
38,750 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,860 CFT |
52.7 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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22U1
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft open top shipping container is for over-height cargo and top loading.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
7' 10 ¼" |
19' 4 ¼" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
5.9 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
52,897 lbs |
5,297 lbs |
47,619 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
23,994 kg |
2,394 kg |
21,600 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
1,172 CFT |
33.2 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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42OT
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Container Application:
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The 40 ft open top shipping container is for top loading for excessively long or high cargo.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Door opening in feet |
7' 8 ⅛" |
7' 6 ¼" |
|
| Door opening in meters |
2.34 m |
2.29 m |
|
| Interior dimensions in feet |
7' 8 ⅝" |
7' 10 ¼" |
39' 5 ⅝" |
| Interior dimensions in meters |
2.352 m |
2.395 m |
12.01 m |
Container Weight
|
Max Gross |
Tare |
Max Payload |
| Weight in lbs |
67,196 lbs |
8,487 lbs |
58,709 lbs |
| Weight in kg |
30,480 kg |
3,850 kg |
26,630 kg |
Container Volume |
In CFT |
In CBM |
|
| Load Capacity |
2,389.75 CFT |
66.67 CBM |
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Container Reference Code:
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22TO
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Container Application:
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The 20 ft tank shipping container is for food stuffs, oils and chemicals.
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Container Dimensions:
|
Width |
Height |
Length |
| Exterior dimensions in feet |
8' |
8' 6" |
20" |
| Exterior dimensions in meters |
2.43 m |
2.59 m |
6.09 m |
Container Volume |
In U.S. Gallons |
In Liters |
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| Load Capacity |
6,450 gl |
26,001 lt |
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