Container Dimensions and Types — 3D Viewer
Rotate six container types, see their dimensions on the model and tap the orange points to learn the components. Drag with the mouse and zoom with the wheel — on mobile, rotate with one finger and pinch with two to zoom. All dimensions are in the table below.
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Container Dimensions: 20 ft, 40 ft, High Cube and Special Types
A standard 20-foot container measures 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m externally and a 40-foot container 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m; a 40-foot High Cube is 2.896 m high, 30.5 cm taller than standard. Dimensions are given as length × width × height. Values are typical/standard figures and may vary slightly by manufacturer and series.
20-foot standard container (20’ Dry)
| External dimensions | 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 m |
| Door opening | 2.343 × 2.280 m |
| Volume | 33.2 m³ |
| Tare | ≈ 2,230 kg |
| Max. gross | 30,480 kg |
| Payload | ≈ 28,250 kg |
40-foot standard container (40’ Dry)
| External dimensions | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.393 m |
| Door opening | 2.343 × 2.280 m |
| Volume | 67.7 m³ |
| Tare | ≈ 3,740 kg |
| Max. gross | 30,480 kg |
| Payload | ≈ 26,740 kg |
40-foot High Cube container (40’ HC)
| External dimensions | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.698 m |
| Door opening | 2.343 × 2.585 m |
| Volume | 76.4 m³ |
| Tare | ≈ 3,900 kg |
| Max. gross | 30,480 kg |
| Payload | ≈ 26,580 kg |
20-foot Open Top container
| External dimensions | 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|
| Volume | ≈ 32.6 m³ |
| Tare | ≈ 2,350 kg |
| Max. gross | 30,480 kg |
| Feature | Top loading — removable tarpaulin/roof bows |
40-foot Flat Rack container
| External dimensions | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|
| Platform height | ≈ 0.61 m |
| Tare | ≈ 5,000 kg |
| Payload | up to ≈ 40,000 kg (depending on type) |
| Feature | Side/top loading — project cargo |
40-foot Reefer (refrigerated) container
| External dimensions | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions | ≈ 11.560 × 2.280 × 2.250 m |
| Volume | ≈ 59.3 m³ |
| Tare | ≈ 4,800 kg |
| Temperature range | ≈ −30 °C / +30 °C |
| Feature | Integrated refrigeration unit (front end) |
About the Viewer
Which container type should I choose?
20'/40' Dry for general cargo; 40' HC for bulky, light cargo; Open Top for cargo loaded from above; Flat Rack for out-of-gauge/heavy project cargo; Reefer for temperature-controlled goods. If you are not sure, describe your cargo to our assistant.
Are the dimensions exact?
The values shown are typical ISO figures; there may be millimetre differences depending on manufacturer and series. For a critical fit/stacking decision, we recommend verifying your own container’s dimensions.
Is my data being recorded?
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How long is a 20-foot container, and what is its volume?
A standard 20-foot container is 6.058 m long, 2.438 m wide and 2.591 m high externally. Its typical internal dimensions are 5.898 × 2.352 × 2.393 m and its volume is 33.2 m³.
What are the dimensions of a 40-foot container?
A standard 40-foot container measures 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.591 m externally, with typical internal dimensions of 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.393 m and a volume of 67.7 m³. In a 40-foot High Cube the height rises to 2.896 m and the volume to 76.4 m³.
What is the difference between a standard (DC) and a High Cube (HC) container?
A High Cube container is 30.5 cm taller than a standard one: 2.896 m instead of 2.591 m. The footprint is the same; on a 40-footer the internal height rises from 2.393 m to 2.698 m and the volume from 67.7 m³ to 76.4 m³.
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