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