In this guide, we will walk you through the different ocean container types and their shipping container dimensions including:

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20 ft standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22GP
Container Application: The 20 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 7' 6 ¼" 19' 4 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m 5.9 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 52,831 lbs 4,914 lbs 47,899 lbs
Weight in kg 23,956 kg 2,229 kg 21,727 kg
Container Volume In CFT In CBM
Load Capacity 1,172 CFT 33.2 CBM
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40 ft standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 42GP
Container Application: The 40 ft standard shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 7' 10 ¼" 37' 11 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 12.01 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 67,199 lbs 5,220 lbs 59,039 lbs
Weight in kg 30,481 kg 3,701 kg 26,780 kg
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40 ft high cube standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 40HQ or 40HC
Container Application: The 40 ft high cube shipping container is larger than the 40 ft standard shipping container.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 8' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.56 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 8' 10 ⅛" 39' 5 ⅝"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.69 m 12.01 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 67,196 lbs 8,747 lbs 58,448 lbs
Weight in kg 30,480 kg 3,968 kg 26,512 kg
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45 ft high cube standard shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: L5GO
Container Application: The 45 ft high cube shipping container is for general purpose cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 9½" 8' 5 ¾"
Door opening in meters 2.37 m 2.58 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 11" 8' 10" 44' 4 ¾"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.41 m 2.69 m 13.53 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 74,960 lbs 10,910 lbs 64,050 lbs
Weight in kg 3,4000 kg 4,950 kg 29,050 kg
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20 ft ventilated shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22VH
Container Application: The 20 ft ventilated shipping container is for cargo that requires ventilation, typically used to transport green coffee beans or similar cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 7' 10 ¼" 19' 4 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 5.9 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 52,897 lbs 5,297 lbs 47,899 lbs
Weight in kg 32,500 kg 2,394 kg 21,727 kg
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20 ft refrigerated shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22RT
Container Application: The 20 ft refrigerated shipping container is for cargo that requires temperature control.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7'6" 7' 4 ⅞" 7' 11 ⅝"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.28 m 2.33 m 5.45 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in kg 3,480 kg 3,160 kg 27,320 kg
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40 ft refrigerated shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 42RT
Container Application: The 40 ft refrigerated shipping container is for cargo that requires temperature control or perishable cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 5 ⅜" 6' 11 ⅞"
Door opening in meters 2.26 m 2.13 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7'5 ⅜" 7' 1 ⅞" 37' 11 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.26 m 2.18 m 11.48 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 67,053 lbs 10,778 lbs 56,275 lbs
Weight in kg 30,415 kg 4,889 kg 25,526 kg
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20 ft flat rack shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22PC
Container Application: The 20 ft flat rack shipping container is for unusually heavy loads, over-sized cargo, construction equipment, building supplies or heavy machinery.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Interior dimensions in feet 8' 7' 3 ⅞" 19' 9 ¾"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.438 m 2.233 m 5.638 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 99,200 lbs 6,400 lbs 92,800 lbs
Weight in kg 45,000 kg 2,900 kg 42,100 kg
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40 ft flat rack shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 42PC
Container Application: The 40 ft flat rack shipping container is for over-sized cargo, heavy machinery, construction equipment, or supplies.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet NA NA
Door opening in meters NA NA
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 4" 7' 5 ⅓" 39' 3 ⅞"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.23 m 2.27 m 11.98 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 98,326 lbs 12,897 lbs 85,429 lbs
Weight in kg 44,600 kg 5,850 kg 38,750 kg
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20 ft open top shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22U1
Container Application: The 20 ft open top shipping container is for over-height cargo and top loading.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 7' 10 ¼" 19' 4 ¼"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 5.9 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 52,897 lbs 5,297 lbs 47,619 lbs
Weight in kg 23,994 kg 2,394 kg 21,600 kg
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40 ft open top shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 42OT
Container Application: The 40 ft open top shipping container is for top loading for excessively long or high cargo.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Door opening in feet 7' 8 ⅛" 7' 6 ¼"
Door opening in meters 2.34 m 2.29 m
Interior dimensions in feet 7' 8 ⅝" 7' 10 ¼" 39' 5 ⅝"
Interior dimensions in meters 2.352 m 2.395 m 12.01 m
Container Weight Max Gross Tare Max Payload
Weight in lbs 67,196 lbs 8,487 lbs 58,709 lbs
Weight in kg 30,480 kg 3,850 kg 26,630 kg
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20 ft ISO tank shipping container dimensions

Container Reference Code: 22TO
Container Application: The 20 ft tank shipping container is for food stuffs, oils, and chemicals.
Container Dimensions: Width Height Length
Exterior dimensions in feet 8' 8' 6" 20"
Exterior dimensions in meters 2.43 m 2.59 m 6.09 m
Container Volume In U.S. Gallons In Liters
Load Capacity 6,450 gl 26,001 lt