Container Dimensions
GENERAL PURPOSE DIMENSIONS
All dimensions and weights are approximate as containers vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
General purpose shipping containers are manufactured from steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo. General Purpose containers provide sturdy, secure storage. Used for a variety of applications, Shipping & Storage are the most common uses
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum payload | 62,391 lb | 28,300 kg |
| Dimensions | 20' x 8' x 8'6" | 6.096 x 2.438 x 2.591 m |
| Volume | 1,165 cubic feet | 33 m3 |
| Door openings, width | 7' 8 1/16" | 2.350 m |
| Door openings, height | 7' 5 1/2" | 2.274 m |
| Internal, length | 19' 4 1/8" | 5.896 m |
| Internal, width | 7' 8 1/2" | 2.350 m |
| Internal, height to load line | 7' 10 7/32" | 2.393 m |
| Weight, gross | 67,197 lb | 30,480 kg |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum payload | 63,640 lb | 28,870 kg |
| Dimensions | 40' x 8' x 8'6" | 12.192 x 2.438 x 2.591 m |
| Volume | 2,366 cubic feet | 67 m3 |
| Door openings, width | 7' 8 1/8" | 2.340 m |
| Door openings, height | 7' 5 1/2" | 2,274 mm |
| Internal, length | 39' 5 11/16" | 12.032 m |
| Internal, width | 7'8 1/2" | 2,350 mm |
| Internal, height to load line | 7' 10 7/32" | 2,393 mm |
| Weight, gross | 71,650 lb | 32,500 kg |
| Weight, tare | 8,010 lb | 3,630 kg |