Freight containers come in many sizes but the three that are used
most are the 20ft Standard Container, the 40ft Standard Container
and the 40ft High Cube Container. Their approximate measurements are
as follows:
20ft Standard Container
Internal Length
19ft 4" (5.80m)
Internal Width
7ft 8" (2.35m)
Internal Height
7ft 10" (2.40m)
Door Opening Height
7ft 6" (2.29m)
40ft Standard Container
Internal Length
39ft 5" (12.03m)
Internal Width
7ft 8" (2.35m)
Internal Height
7ft 10" (2.40m)
Door Opening Height
7ft 6" (2.29m)
40ft High Cube Container
Internal Length
39ft 7" (12.06m)
Internal Width
7ft 9" (2.37m)
Internal Height
8ft 10" (2.70m)
Door Opening Height
8ft 5" (2.58m)
If dimensions are crucial to your shipment, please check with the
container provider at time of booking and before loading.
