Shipping container sizes and dimensions.
Container dimensions are standardized broadly, but exact internal dimensions, weights, door openings, and payload ratings vary by manufacturer and unit. Treat this table as a planning guide and confirm the product specification before ordering.
| 10 ft standard | 20 ft standard | 40 ft standard | 40 ft high-cube | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR (TYPICAL) | 10'L x 8'W x 8'6"H | 20'L x 8'W x 8'6"H | 40'L x 8'W x 8'6"H | 40'L x 8'W x 9'6"H |
| APPROX. VOLUME | ~563 cu ft | ~1,172 cu ft | ~2,390 cu ft | ~2,694 cu ft |
| APPROX. TARE | Confirm per unit | ~4,850 lb | ~8,270 lb | ~8,750 lb |
| TYPICAL DELIVERY CLEARANCE | ~60 ft straight-line | ~60 ft straight-line | ~100 ft straight-line | ~100 ft straight-line |
| BEST USES | Tight sites, tools | Versatile storage | High volume | Bulky goods, conversions |
All figures above are typical planning values; the unit plate and product record control exact ratings.
10 ft — compact footprint
Roughly a parking-space footprint. Ask whether a specific unit is factory-built or professionally shortened; the product page or our team will confirm.
20 ft — the versatile default
The easiest large container to place, and the most common choice for residential and jobsite storage. Shop 20 ft containers.
40 ft — volume, with planning
Twice the floor length of a 20 ft unit and usually the best price per cubic foot, but tilt-bed placement commonly needs around 100 ft of straight-line clearance. Shop 40 ft containers.
High-cube — the extra foot
One additional foot of exterior height adds real working headroom for shelving, equipment, and conversion projects. Confirm overhead access and local height rules. Shop high-cube containers.
How to measure the delivery route
Measure the straight-line run the truck will use to back in and unload, the narrowest gate or passage width, and the lowest wire or branch on the route. Full delivery preparation guide.