Shipping Container Dimensions Chart for Easy Container Selection.
Shipping and Storage Container Dimension Charts
Discover the perfect shipping container dimensions for your needs. Our comprehensive chart provides accurate measurements and helpful insights. Choose with confidence today!
See our current range of stock for standard container sizes and types, or for bespoke designs see our shipping container conversions. For our best-sellers view used 20ft shipping containers, used 40ft shipping containers, used 10ft shipping containers, and flat pack containers. Shipping container dimensions for our best-selling containers are listed below.
Standard Shipping Container Dimensions
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | DV Height | High Cube Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5ft | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 6ft | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 8ft | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 10ft | 10′ / 3.05m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 15ft | 15′ / 4.55m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 20ft | 20′ / 6.06m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 25ft | 25′ / 7.58m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 30ft | 30′ / 9.12m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 40ft | 40′ / 12.19m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
| 45ft | 45′ / 13.72m | 8′ / 2.44m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m | 9′ 6″ / 2.89m |
INTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | DV Height | High Cube Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5ft | 4′ 2″ / 1.27m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 6ft | 5′ 2″ / 1.57m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 8ft | 7′ 2″ / 2.18m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 10ft | 9′ 2″ / 2.80m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 15ft | 14′ 3″ / 4.34m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 20ft | 19′ 3″ / 5.87m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 25ft | 24′ 4″ / 7.43m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 30ft | 29′ 4″ / 8.93m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 40ft | 39′ 5″ / 12.00m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
| 45ft | 44′ 4″ / 13.51m | 7′ 8″ / 2.33m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m | 8′ 9″ / 2.65m |
Pallet-Wide containers are available with an internal width of 8ft
Ply lining will reduce the internal dimensions of DV containers by approximately:
- 6.5 inches (165mm) of the width
- 2.5 inches (62mm) off the length
Internal height will be reduced to:
- DV – 7′ 4″ / 2235mm
- HC Standard – 8′ 3″ / 2515mm
- HC Max Height – 8′ 5″ / 2565mm
AREA & VOLUME
| Type | Floor Area | Cubic Capacity DV | Cubic Capacity High Cube |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5ft | 32sq ft / 2.96m2 | 245cu ft / 6.95m3 | 275.5cu ft / 7.8m3 |
| 6ft | 39sq ft / 3.66m2 | 303cu ft / 8.6m3 | 339cu ft / 9.6m3 |
| 8ft | 52sq ft / 5.1m2 | 420cu ft / 11.9m3 | 476cu ft / 13.5m3 |
| 10ft | 72sq ft / 6.69m2 | 560cu ft / 15.89m3 | 630cu ft / 17.84m3 |
| 15ft | 108sq ft / 10.03m2 | 840cu ft / 23.84m3 | 945cu ft / 26.76m3 |
| 20ft | 150sq ft / 13.93m2 | 1160cu ft / 32.85m3 | 1310cu ft / 37.09m3 |
| 25ft | 188.5sq ft / 17.51m2 | 1440cu ft / 40.80m3 | 1625cu ft / 46.01m3 |
| 30ft | 227sq ft / 21.09m2 | 1760cu ft / 49.84m3 | 1985cu ft / 56.21m3 |
| 40ft | 305sq ft / 28.33m2 | 2360cu ft / 66.83m3 | 2660cu ft / 75.32m3 |
| 45ft | 341sq ft / 33.37m2 | 2640cu ft / 74.78m3 | 2975cu ft / 84.24m3 |
Door Opening Dimensions
| Door Width | DV Door Height | High Cube Door Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7′ 8″ / 2.28m | 7′ 5″ / 2.26m | 8′ 5″ / 2.56m |
S4 roller shutter doors have different door entry heights depending on the option selected. Option A = 6′ / 1.83m, Option B = 6′ 3″ / 1.90m, and Option C = 7′ 3″ / 2.21m. All options have a door entry width of 6′ 11″ / 2.10m
WEIGHT
| Type | Maximum Weight* |
|---|---|
| 5ft | 940kg |
| 6ft | 1026kg |
| 8ft | 1198kg |
| 10ft | 1450kg |
| 15ft | 1760kg |
| 20ft | 2230kg |
| 25ft | 2447kg |
| 30ft | 2840kg |
| 40ft | 3950kg |
| 45ft | 4500kg |
| *Please note – weight may vary due to the Container Manufacturer and Door Type | |
Flat pack containers:
We supply these flat-pack containers in three sizes 2 meters, 3 meters & 4 meters. All the units are 2.1 meters high and 2.1 meters wide. As these units are from the ‘Expanda’ range they are all completely modular, so additional units can be joined together at any stage, by linking them either side by side or end to end with a simple linking kit. For instance, joining up a 4m and a 2m flat pack container will give you nearly enough to the equivalent of a 20ft shipping container, while three 4m units give you a 40ft shipping container. For reference, a 3m flat pack container is around the same size as our standard 10ft shipping containers.
Flat Pack Sizes:
| Container Type | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 2m | 2.1m | 2.1m |
| 3m | 3m | 2.1m | 2.1m |
| 4m | 4m | 2.1m | 2.1m |
New Build Units (CTX)
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height | High Cube Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX06 | 6′ 6″ / 1.98m | 6′ 4″ / 1.95m | 6′ 3″ / 1.91m | N/A |
| CX07 | 7′ 2″ / 2.20m | 5′ 3″ / 1.60m | 8′ / 2.45m | N/A |
| CX08 | 8′ / 2.42m | 7′ 2″ / 2.20m | 7′ 5″ / 2.26m | N/A |
| CX10 | 10′ / 3.02m | 8’/ 2.44m | 8′ 6″/ 2.6m | N/A |
INTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height | High Cube Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX06 | 5′ 11″ / 1.80m | 6′ 1″ / 1.86m | 5′ 8″ / 1.63m | N/A |
| CX07 | 6′ 8″ / 2.04m | 4′ 11″ / 1.51m | 7′ 2″ / 2.20m | N/A |
| CX08 | 7′ 5″ / 2.28m | 6’11” / 2.11m | 6′ 8″ / 2.05m | N/A |
| CX10 | 9′ 3″ /2.83 m | 7′ 7″ /2.34 m | 7′.8″ / 2.37m | N/A |
AREA & VOLUME
| Type | Floor Area | Cubic Capacity Standard | Cubic Capacity High Cube |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX06 | 36sq ft / 3.35m2 | 235cu ft / 6.66m3 | N/A |
| CX07 | 33sq ft / 3.08m2 | 247cu ft / 7m3 | N/A |
| CX08 | 52sq ft / 4.81m2 | 347cu ft / 9.82m3 | N/A |
| CX10 | 71sq ft / 6.62m2 | 558cu ft / 15.76m3 | N/A |
WEIGHT (with ply floor)
| Type | Weight |
|---|---|
| CX06 | 450kg |
| CX07 | 450kg |
| CX08 | 630kg |
| CX10 | 825kg |
CARTAINERS®
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS:
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarTainer® 1510 | 15′ / 4.55m | 10′ / 3.05m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m |
| CarTainer® 1710 | 17′ / 5.18m | 10′ / 3.05m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m |
| CarTainer® 2010 | 20′ / 6.06m | 10′ / 3.05m | 8′ 6″ / 2.59m |
INTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarTainer® 1510 | 14′ 3″ / 4.34m | 9′ 8″ / 2.98m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| CarTainer® 1710 | 16′ 3″ / 4.97m | 9′ 8″ / 2.98m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| CarTainer® 2010 | 19′ 3″/ 5.87m | 9′ 8 / 2.98m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35 m |
AREA & VOLUME
| Type | Floor Area | Cubic Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| CarTainer® 1510 | 149sq ft / 12.93m2 | 1073cu ft / 30.4m3 |
| CarTainer® 1710 | 159sq ft / 14.81m2 | 1229cu ft / 34.8m3 |
| CarTainer® 2010 | 188sq ft / 17.49m2 | 1451cu ft / 41.1m3 |
Door Opening Dimensions
| Door Width | Standard Door Height |
|---|---|
| 9′ 8″ / 2.98m | 7′ 5″ / 2.26m |
Slimline® Containers
EXTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS.
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLM510 | 10′ / 3.05m | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM515 | 15′ / 4.55m | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM520 | 20′ / 6.06m | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM530 | 30′ / 9.12m | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM540 | 40′ / 12.19m | 5′ / 1.52m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM610 | 10′ / 3.05m | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM615 | 15′ / 4.55m | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM620 | 20′ / 6.06m | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM630 | 30′ / 9.12m | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM640 | 40′ / 12.19m | 6′ / 1.82m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM710 | 10′ / 3.05m | 7′ / 2.13m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM715 | 15′ / 4.55m | 7′ / 2.13m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM720 | 20′ / 6.06m | 7′ / 2.13m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM730 | 30′ / 9.12m | 7′ / 2.13m | 8′ / 2.44m |
| SLM740 | 40′ / 12.19m | 7′ / 2.13m | 8′ / 2.44m |
INTERNAL MEASUREMENTS/DIMENSIONS
| Type | Length | Width | Standard Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLM510 | 9′ 2″ / 2.80m | 4′ 8″ / 1.46m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM515 | 14′ 3″ / 4.34m | 4′ 8″ / 1.46m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM520 | 19′ 3″ / 5.87m | 4′ 8″ / 1.46m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM530 | 29′ 4″ / 8.93m | 4′ 8″ / 1.46m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM540 | 39′ 5″ / 12.00m | 4′ 8″ / 1.46m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM610 | 9′ 2″ / 2.80m | 5′ 8″ / 1.77m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM615 | 14.3m / 4.34m | 5′ 8″ / 1.77m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM620 | 19.3m / 5.87m | 5′ 8″ / 1.77m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM630 | 29′ 4″ / 8.93m | 5′ 8″ / 1.77m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM640 | 39′ 4″ / 12.00m | 5′ 8″ / 1.77m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM710 | 9′ 2″ / 2.80m | 6′ 8″ / 2.07m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM715 | 14′ 3″ / 4.34m | 6′ 8″ / 2.07m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM720 | 19′ 3″ / 5.87m | 6′ 8″ / 2.07m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM730 | 29′ 4″ / 8.93m | 6′ 8″ / 2.07m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
| SLM740 | 39′ 5″ / 12.00m | 6′ 8″ / 2.07m | 7′ 9″ / 2.35m |
*Please allow for a tolerance of up to 6 inches (152mm) on Cut Down container lengths. These measurements may vary due to the construction and cut-down process, where we may need to cut either side of the steel bearers. For our New Build containers allow for a tolerance of up to 0.39 inches (10mm). Please inform us with your order if you have specific requirements within the tolerance.