Shipping container dimensions
Every size we sell, measured outside, inside and through the doors. Check the door opening against your tallest item before choosing a size — that's the measurement people most often get wrong.
| Size | Outside L × W × H | Inside L × W × H | Doors W × H | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Foot Shipping Containers | 2,990 × 2,440 × 2,590 mm | 2,830 × 2,350 × 2,390 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 16m³ |
| 20 Foot Shipping Containers | 6,060 × 2,440 × 2,590 mm | 5,900 × 2,350 × 2,390 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 33.2m³ |
| 40 Foot Shipping Containers | 12,190 × 2,440 × 2,590 mm | 12,030 × 2,350 × 2,390 mm | 2,340 × 2,280 mm | 67.7m³ |
| 40ft High Cube | 12,190 × 2,440 × 2,900 mm | 12,030 × 2,350 × 2,690 mm | 2,340 × 2,580 mm | 76.4m³ |
Measure these at home first
- The tallest thing going in
- On a standard container the door opening is 2.28m high, about 110mm lower than the ceiling inside. A boat on its trailer, a mower with a rollover bar or a machine on a pallet can clear the inside and still catch on the doors.
- The widest thing going in
- Inside, a container is 2.35m wide, and the door opening is 2.34m. A car or ute will go in, but mirrors and a straight approach matter more than the numbers suggest.
- The spot on the ground
- Add a metre or so behind the doors for them to swing fully open, and leave room to walk down the side for maintenance.
Standing and working inside? A high cube adds 300mm of height, which also leaves room for vents up high to let damp air out in humid weather.
Got your measurements?
Send them through with the address and we'll confirm the size and price.
Rather talk? 07 4152 3388
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