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Shipping Container Sizes & Dimensions

20-foot and 40-foot containers dominate storage applications, while high-cube units add height for additional volume.

Common Nominal Sizes

20 ft Standard

Nominal exterior size is about 20 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft 6 in high.

40 ft Standard

Nominal exterior size is about 40 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft 6 in high.

40 ft High Cube

Nominal exterior size is about 40 ft long × 8 ft wide × 9 ft 6 in high.

Specialty Sizes

10-foot and other configurations exist, but availability varies by market and supplier.

Interior Space Varies

Interior dimensions, door openings, tare weight and payload vary by manufacturer, age, floor construction and modifications. If an item must fit through the door or you have a precise clearance requirement, request the unit’s actual specifications before ordering.

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