8ft 10ft 20ft 30ft 40ft
Length 8ft
(2.42m)		 10ft
(3.05m)		 20ft
(6.06m)		 30ft
(9.12m)		 40ft
(12.19m)
Width 7ft 1ins
(2.17m)		 8ft
(2.44m)		 8ft
(2.44m)		 8ft
(2.44m)		 8ft
(2.44m)
Standard Height 7ft 5ins
(2.26m)		 8ft 6ins
(2.59m)		 8ft 6ins
(2.59m)		 8ft 6ins
(2.59m)		 8ft 6ins
(2.59m)
High Cube Height N/A 9ft 6ins
2.89m		 9ft 6ins
2.89m		 9ft 6ins
2.89m		 9ft 6ins
2.89m
8ft 10ft 20ft 30ft 40ft
Length 7ft 6ins
(2.28m)		 9ft 2ins
(2.80m)		 19ft 3ins
(5.87m)		 29ft 3ins
(8.93m)		 39ft 4ins
12.00m
Width 6ft 11ins
(2.10m)		 7ft 7ins
(2.33m)		 7ft 7ins
(2.33m)		 7ft 7ins
(2.33m)		 7ft 7ins
(2.33m)
Standard Height 6ft 8ins
(2.04m)		 7ft 9ins
(2.35m)		 7ft 9ins
(2.35m)		 7ft 9ins
(2.35m)		 7ft 9ins
(2.35m)
High Cube Height N/A 8ft 9ins
(2.65m)		 8ft 9ins
(2.65m)		 8ft 9ins
(2.65m)		 8ft 9ins
(2.65m)
End Door Aperture Width 6ft 10ins
(2.09m)		 As req. 7ft 6ins
(2.28m)		 7ft 6ins
(2.28m)		 7ft 6ins
(2.28m)
Standard End Door Aperture Height 6ft 4ins
(1.94m)		 As req. 7ft 5ins
(2.26m)		 7ft 5ins
(2.26m)		 7ft 5ins
(2.26m)
High Cube End Door Aperture Height N/A As req. 8ft 5ins
(2.56m)		 8ft 5ins
(2.56m)		 8ft 5ins
(2.56m)
Floor Area 51sq ft
(4.48m2)		 72sq ft
(6.69m2)		 150sq ft
(13.93m2)		 227sq ft
(21.09m2)		 305sq ft
(28.33m2)
Standard Cubic Capacity 348cu ft
(9.28m3)		 560cu ft
(18.89m3)		 1172cu ft
(33.2m3)		 1760cu ft
(49.84m3)		 2360cu ft
(66.83m3)
High Cube Cubic Capacity N/A 630cu ft
(17.84m3)		 1321cu ft
(37.4m3)		 1985cu ft
(56.21m3)		 2660cu ft
(75.32m3)
Weight 1t
(1.02t)		 1.5t
(1.52t		 2.4t
(2.44t)		 3.2t
(3.25t)		 4t
(4.06t)

When it comes to shipping containers, there are several different sizes and types available, with varying dimensions. Each type of container is designed to meet different needs, and it's important to choose the right size and type for your particular shipment.

In this guide, we'll take a closer look at the various shipping container sizes and dimensions that are available, including standard containers, high cube containers, and specialised containers.

Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

The most common type of shipping container is the standard container, also known as a dry container. These containers come in two main sizes:

  • 20-foot container: This container is 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches tall. It has a volume of 1,165 cubic feet and can hold up to 10 standard pallets.

  • 40-foot container: This container is 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 feet 6 inches tall. It has a volume of 2,350 cubic feet and can hold up to 20 standard pallets.

High Cube Container Dimensions

In addition to standard storage units, there are also high cube containers, which offer an additional foot of height to shipping containers. This can be useful for shipments that require extra space for bulky or oversized items. High cube containers come in the following sizes:

  • 20-foot high cube container: This container is 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet 6 inches tall. It has a volume of 1,320 cubic feet and can hold up to 10 standard pallets.

  • 40-foot high cube container: This container is 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet 6 inches tall. It has a volume of 2,684 cubic feet and can hold up to 20 standard pallets.

Specialised Container Dimensions

There are also specialised shipping containers that are designed for specific types of cargo. Some of the most common specialised containers include:

  • Refrigerated containers: These containers, also known as reefers, are designed to transport perishable goods at a controlled temperature. They come in a variety of sizes, including 20-foot and 40-foot options.

  • Open top containers: These containers have a removable top, which makes them ideal for transporting oversized items that wouldn't fit through the standard container doors. They come in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes.

  • Flat rack containers: These containers have collapsible sides, which makes them ideal for transporting oversized cargo such as heavy machinery or vehicles. They come in 20-foot and 40-foot sizes.

Choosing the Right Shipping Container

When choosing a shipping container, it's important to consider the size and type of your cargo, as well as any special requirements you may have. By understanding the different shipping container dimensions, sizes and measurements as well as the other available options, you can choose the right container for your shipment and ensure that it arrives at its destination safely and securely.

So, how big, long and wide are our shipping containers? At Cleveland Containers, we offer a wide range of shipping container options to meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our container options and how we can help you with your next shipment.

For further information, please contact a member of the sales team on 0300 005 5666 or [email protected]

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