What are the dimensions of a 40ft shipping container?

40ft container dimensions are 40ft long x 8ft wide x 8'6ft high. It has a tare weight, or weight when empty, of 8,554 lbs. The payload weight, or maximum weight when loaded is 58,642 lbs.

What are the dimensions of a 20ft shipping container?

20ft container dimensions are 20ft long x 8ft wide x 8'6 ft high. It has a tare weight, or weight when empty, of 5,071.5 lbs. The payload weight, or maximum weight when loaded is 47,900 lbs.

What are the dimensions of a high cube?

High cube container dimensions vary depending on whether it's a 20ft, 40ft, or 45ft high cube container. However, all have an extra foot of height compared to standard containers.

What are the dimensions of a conex container?

Conex container dimensions come in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft lengths. Conex boxes are versatile and can be modified for various shipping needs. Because they can be customized, their dimensions vary.

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Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

While the most common standard shipping container sizes are 20ft and 40ft, they also come in 6ft, 8ft, and 10ft sizes. The two most typical container sizes for transporting cargo and freight are 20ft and 40ft containers. There are two pallet types typically used in transport. The Americal pallet is 3.33ft x 3.99ft (1.016m x 1.219m), and the Euro pallet is 3.93ft x 2.62ft (1.2m x 0.8m). Shipping containers transport various cargo and can be customized for multiple uses. Knowing the size and dimensions will let you determine the best and safest container transport options.

External Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

Container Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Container Weight Capacity
40ft	40ft (12.192m)	8ft (2.44m)	8'6ft (2.59m)³	67,196lbs (30,480kg)
20ft	20ft (6.10m)	8ft (2.44m)	8'6ft (2.59m)³	67,200lbs (30,480kg)
10ft	10ft (3.05m)	8ft (2.44m)	8'6ft (2.59m)³	19,530lbs (8,858kg)
8ft	8ft (2.44m)	7ft (2.26m)	8'6ft (2.26m)³	13,227lbs (6,000kg)

Standard Shipping Container Internal Dimensions

Container Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Max Cubic Capacity:
40ft	39'5ft (12.03m)	7'9ft (2.35m)	7'10ft (2.39m)³	2,390 cu ft (67.67 m3)
20ft	19'4ft (5.9m)	7'9ft (2.35m)	7'10ft (2.39m)³	1,170 cu ft (33.10 m3)
10ft	9'4ft (2.84m)	7'9ft (2.35m)	7'10ft (2.39m)³	563 cu ft (15.95 m3)
8ft	7'6ft (2.29m)	6'11ft (2.11m)	6'6ft (2.06m)³	351 cu ft (9.95 m3)

High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

High cube containers differ from the standard dimensions of a container because they have an additional foot in height. You can determine if you need a high cube shipping container based on your cargo's cubic capacity. For instance, a standard 40-foot container has a maximum cubic capacity of 2,387 cubic feet. A 40ft high cube container has a maximum cubic capacity of 2,694 cu ft. So, any cargo in that range will need a high-cube shipping container.

High Cube Shipping Container External Dimensions

Container Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Container Weight Capacity
20ft	20ft (6.06m)	8ft (2.44m)	9'6ft (2.90m)³	67,196lbs (30,480kg)
40ft	39'5ft (12.2m)	8ft (2.44m)	9'6ft (2.90m)³	67,196lbs (30,480kg)
45ft	45ft (13.71m)	7'9ft (2.43m)	9'5ft (2.89m)³	32,500lbs (32,500 kgs)

High Cube Shipping Container Internal Dimensions

Container Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Max Cubic Capacity:
20ft	19'4ft (5.90m)	7'7ft (2.35m)	8'9ft (2.69m)³	1,320 cu ft (37.4 m3)
40ft	39'5ft (12.03m)	7'8ft (2.35m)	8'9ft (2.67m)³	2,694 cu ft (76.2 m3)
45ft	44'5ft (13.55m)	7'8ft (2.35m)	8'9ft (2.67m)³	3,037 cu ft (86.0 m3)

Flat Rack Container Transport

A flat rack container has a steel frame, softwood floors, and two end walls, which are either fixed or collapsible. Flat rack containers are perfect for equipment loaded from the top or sides. The team secures cargo with lash rings on the floor, corner posts, and side rails. Flat rack containers are available in 20’, 30’, and 40ft high cubes. They come in collapsible and non-collapsible forms. Standard equipment shipped on flat rack containers includes boat transportation, pipe hauling, bus shipping, jet engine transport, and more.

Flat Rack Shipping Container Dimensions

Flat Rack Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Max Gross Weight	Max Cubic Capacity
40ft	39'8ft (12.13m)	7'9ft (2.40m)	7ft (2.14 m)³	88,200lbs (40,000kg)	2,195.7 cu ft (39.8 m3)
40ft High Cube	39'8ft (12.13m)	7'9ft (2.40m)	7'5ft (2.29m)³	104,280lbs (47,300kg)	2,354.3 cu ft (66.7 m3)
20ft	19'5ft (5.94 m)	7'7ft (2.35m)	7'7ft (2.35m)³	66,458.7lbs (30,140kg)	2,195.7 cu ft (62.2 m3)

Tank Container Transport

A tank container is a standard intermodal shipping container for fuel, liquids, powders, and more. They are known as ISO tank containers and tanktainers. Tank containers, generally made of stainless steel, have an insulated layer of aluminum or polyurethane. The materials transported determine the best type of metal and insulation. ISO tanks are effective transport solutions and can be shipped via truck, rail, and air.

Tank Container Capacity	Working Pressure	Test Pressure	Max Cargo Temp	Steam Heating Coil	Payload
21,000L	58 PSI (4.00 BAR)	87 PSI (6.00 BAR)	266°F (120°C)³	86.11 sq ft (8m²)	71,319lbs (32,350kg)
24,000L	58 PSI (4.00 BAR)	87 PSI (6.00 BAR)	266°F (120°C)³	86.11 sq ft (8m²)	70,768 gal (32,100kg)
25,000L	58 PSI (4.00 BAR)	87 PSI (6.00 BAR)	266°F (130°C)³	86.11 sq ft (8m²)	71,143lbs (32,270kg)
26,000L	58 PSI (4.00 BAR)	87 PSI (6.00 BAR)	266°F (130°C)³	86.11 sq ft (8m²)	79,366lbs (36,000kg)

Half Height Shipping Container Dimensions

Half-height containers are open-top stackable containers. They are common in offshore oil and gas, wind energy, maritime, and other industries to transport heavy equipment that is high-density, but low volume. Anchors, pipes, and other bulk materials are standard freight. The mining industry commonly uses half-height containers for mineral transport. Half-height containers are easily transported by truck, rail, or sea.

Half Height Size/Type	Container Length	Container Width	Container Height	Max Gross Weight	Max Cubic Capacity
24ft	24ft (7.32m)	8ft (2.44m)	4'2ft (1.27m)³	16,000kgs, 32,280lbs	12.66m³, 447ft³
20ft	20ft (6.10m)	8ft (2.44m)	4'2ft (1.27m)³	19,380kgs, 42,725lbs	12.22m³, 431ft³
16ft	16ft (4.88m)	8ft (2.44m)	4'2 (1.27m)³	12,900kgs, 28,440lbs	8.73m³, 308ft³
10ft	10ft (3.05m)	8ft (2.44m)	4'2 (1.27m)³	11,700kgs, 25,800lbs	5.89m³, 208ft³

Shipping Containers And Their Dimensions for Transport

Knowing the dimensions and weights of shipping containers allows you to determine the best transport method. Whether you need a standard shipping container, half-height container, or tank container, you'll still need to ensure it's loaded and moved while abiding by container transport regulations. Call us today for more information on how Heavy Equipment Transport can move your shipping container. (888) 730-2951