20ft Standard
Exterior: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
Interior: 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10"
Door opening: 7'8" x 7'5"
Weight empty: 5,071 lbs
Max cargo: 61,289 lbs
Cubic capacity: 1,172 cu ft
Use case: Best for homes, small storage, and tool lockups.
Container Buying Guide
Shipping container sizes & dimensions
Compare 20ft, 40ft Standard, and 40ft High Cube containers side by side.
40ft Standard
Exterior: 40' x 8' x 8'6"
Interior: 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10"
Door opening: 7'8" x 7'5"
Weight empty: 8,159 lbs
Max cargo: 59,040 lbs
Cubic capacity: 2,390 cu ft
Use case: Best for job sites and large general storage.
40ft High Cube
Exterior: 40' x 8' x 9'6"
Interior: 39'5" x 7'8" x 8'10"
Door opening: 7'8" x 8'5"
Weight empty: 8,598 lbs
Max cargo: 58,598 lbs
Cubic capacity: 2,700 cu ft
Use case: Best for workshops, offices, and max interior space.
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