The right container sizes for your project
An overview of the most important dimensions

Find the right container dimensions for storage, transportation and more. Our overview will help you choose the right container size for your project to optimize space and costs. Learn all about common container sizes and their application.

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Anyone transporting or hiring containers needs to know the right dimensions. Whether standard containers, high-cube or special containers – the dimensions determine the loading capacity and possible uses.

On this page you will find the most important container dimensions: length, width, height and volume for 20-foot, 40-foot and other container types. With this information, you can plan your transportation or storage efficiently and avoid unpleasant surprises. Discover everything about the container sizes that suit your project now!

Dimensions for standard containers

Container typeInternal dimensions in mm (LxWxH)External dimensions in mm (LxWxH)Door opening in mm (WxH)Floor area of the interior in m²Volume in m³
4 foot container1,212 x 1,170 x 1,1101,219 x 1,219 x 1,2191,180 x 1,1001.421.58
6 foot container1,781 x 1,941 x 1,8951,905 x 1,981 x 2,0421,900 x 1.8753.466.44
8 foot container2,278 x 2,112 x 2,0602,438 x 2,200 x 2,2602,100 x 1.9494.819.92
10 foot container2,831 x 2,352 x 2,3902,991 x 2,438 x 2,5912,338 x 2.2806.6615.9
20 feet container5,898 x 2,352 x 2,3906,058 x 2,438 x 2,5912,338 x 2.28013.8833.1
20 foot high cube container5,898 x 2,352 x 2,6906,058 x 2,438 x 2,8962,338 x 2.58513.8837.4
40 feet container12,032 x 2,352 x 2,39512,192 x 2,438 x 2,5912,340 x 2.28028.3767.7
40 foot high cube container12,032 x 2,352 x 2,69812,192 x 2,438 x 2,8962,340 x 2.58528.3776.4
45 foot high cube container13,556 x 2,345 x 2,69513,716 x 2,438 x 2,8962,340 x 2.59731.7986.0

Dimension table for special containers

Container typeInternal dimensions in mm (LxWxH)External dimensions in mm (LxWxH)Door opening in mm (WxH)Interior floor space in m²Volume in m³
20 foot open top container5,898 x 2,352 x 2,3486,058 x 2,438 x 2,5912,338 x 2,28013.8832.5
40 foot open top container12,032 x 2,352 x 2,34812,192 x 2,438 x 2,5912,340 x 2,28028.3766.5
40 foot High Cube Open Top11,998 x 2,330 x 2,65512,192 x 2,438 x 2,8962,286 x 2,56628.3076.27
20 foot flat rack container5,850 x 2,423 x 2,2306,058 x 2,438 x 2,59114.1830.0
40 foot flat rack container12,080 x 2,423 x 1,95512,192 x 2,438 x 2,59129.2558.6
20 foot hard top container5,898 x 2,352 x 2,3936,058 x 2,438 x 2,5912,338 x 2,28013.8833.2
40 foot hard top container12,032 x 2,352 x 2,39312,192 x 2,438 x 2,5912,340 x 2,28028.3767.7


20 foot double door container5,890 x 2,350 x 2,2726,058 x 2,438 x 2,5912,343 x 2,28013.8732.86
40 foot double door container12,031 x 2,350 x 2,38012,192 x 2,438 x 2,5912,343 x 2,28028.3077.07
20 feet 8’6″ Openside5,920 x 2,340 x 2,2706,006 x 2,440 x 2,5805,460 x 2,15014.2534.40
20 feet 8’6″ Sidedoor5,867 x 2,330 x 2,3506,006 x 2,440 x 2,5805,705 x 2,18014.2534.40


20 feet bulker pallet width5,930 x 2,420 x 2,3386,058 x 2,500 x 2,5912,400 x 2,26114.8035.37
40 feet DV pallet width11,998 x 2,420 x 2,35012,192 x 2,500 x 2,5912,410 x 2,26129.3369.52
40 feet HC pallet width11,998 x 2,420 x 2,35012,192 x 2,500 x 2,5912,410 x 2,26129.3377.88
Außenansicht eines 20 Fuß DV Containers der CHS Container Group

20 foot dry van

The 20 foot dry van container is ideal for safe transportation and storage. Robust steel provides stability. Available new or used, for rent or for sale.

20 foot dry van

Ein freigestellter, blauer, 40 Fuß DV Container der CHS Container Group

40 foot Dry Van

The 40 foot dry van container offers space for large-volume goods. Made of high-quality steel, it is stable and durable. Available new or used, for rent or for sale.

40 foot Dry Van

Storagecontainer auf dem Depot der CHS Container Group mit geöffneten Türen. Darin stehen verschiedene Kartons, Klappstühle und eine Sackkarre

Self-storage

A self-storage container offers you the perfect solution for storing personal or business items securely and flexibly. Whether for removals, seasonal storage or items that are not needed - our containers adapt perfectly to your storage needs.

Self-storage