Common Shipping Container Dimensions

Container Alliance has different sizes of containers available for sale or rent in various conditions, from like-new containers to economically priced refurbished containers.

Here are some of the different shipping container sizes you can choose from, including 20-foot containers, 40-foot containers, and high cube containers.

20-Foot Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

Our 20-foot standard shipping containers have a cargo capacity of about 1,150 cubic feet and are a popular option when you have a limited area for drop-off and delivery.

Here are the interior and exterior 20-foot container dimensions:

40-Foot Standard Shipping Container Dimensions

When your shipping and storage projects require a larger cargo capacity of about 2,400 cubic feet, a 40-foot container is the perfect solution. This chart shows the door size, exterior, and interior 40-foot container dimensions.

High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

When your shipping container project requires extra headspace, our high cube containers measure a full 12-inches taller compared to standard height containers. This gives you an additional foot of container height, perfect for cross-country shipping or overseas transport of all your tall, bulky, and oversized items.

The door size of these containers measures 7 feet 8 inches wide by 8 feet 5.5 inches high. High cube containers interior dimensions vary and are available in different sizes and configurations, including:

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