The doorway
A door opening is smaller than the container’s internal cross-section. Check tall or wide items with packaging, handles and lifting equipment included.
MEASURE TWICE. ORDER ONCE.
Shipping container dimensions
Start with the outside footprint, then check the opening your goods have to pass through. They are different measurements.
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THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER
Compare the common sizes.
| Container | External L × W × H | Internal L × W × H | Door W × H | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m | 5.900 × 2.352 × 2.395 m | 2.340 × 2.292 m | 33.2 m³ |
| 40ft standard | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.395 m | 2.340 × 2.292 m | 67.7 m³ |
| 40ft high cube | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 m | 12.032 × 2.350 × 2.700 m | 2.340 × 2.597 m | 76.3 m³ |
Dimensions are indicative, not a specification for the unit you buy. Internal measurements, doors and weights vary by manufacturer. Confirm the offered unit before planning a tight fit.
Internal and door examples: Hapag-Lloyd 20ft standard, 40ft standard and 40ft high cube.
DON’T STOP AT THE FLOOR PLAN
Leave space to use it.
The working area
Leave a clear path to open both doors, load safely and reach stored items. Shelving, pallets and walkways all use floor space.
The delivery area
The truck needs more room than the container. Turning, overhead clearance and unloading space depend on the vehicle and your site.
What about weight?
The tare weight is the empty container; maximum gross weight includes the container and its contents. Payload is the difference. Read the actual unit’s plate and confirm the delivery vehicle’s limits. An example capacity in a brochure is not permission to load or lift to that weight.
Tell the team if you plan to move the container after filling it. Moving a loaded container is a different job from delivering an empty one.
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