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Container dimensions Sea containers: container sizes and specifications in detail

Whether for safe storage or efficient transportation — the choice of the right container depends on the external and internal dimensions as well as the space capacities on site. But don't worry, we've got the hang of it!

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Which container size is right for your project?

Whether you are looking for a container to safely store your goods or as a means of transport for exporting a machine, the decision to buy ultimately depends on the outer and inner dimensions of the container and your local space capacities.

Our offer includes a wide range of container sizes, which are tailored to different requirements. Each size is described with detailed specifications to ensure that you find the right container for your project. Whether for storage, transportation or special applications, our containers offer the flexibility and quality you need.

20 foot open top sea container

What do the container units of measurement TEU and FEU mean?

The abbreviation TEU stands for Twentyfoot Equivalent Unit in German Twentyfoot Standard Container and is an internationally standardized unit in order to:

  • Counting ISO containers of various sizes
  • to describe the load capacity of ships
  • to calculate the capacities of transhipment terminals for container transport

There is also the abbreviation FEU = Fortyfoot Equivalent Unit:

  • 1 TEU is equivalent to a 20-foot ISO container
  • 1 FEU is equivalent to a 40-foot ISO container

As regards the load, 2 TEU therefore require the same amount of space as 1 FEU.

Due to the standardized container dimensions, a 20-foot container has an actual length of only 19 feet 10½ inches (6.058 meters) and not 20 feet, as might be expected, as two 20-foot containers in a row must not be longer than a 40-foot container. The 40-foot container is exactly 40 feet long (12.192 meters).

In the following two tables, you will find an overview of all dimensions as well as the volume of the respective container model.

Should you have any questions or find it difficult to choose the appropriate shipping container, we will be happy to help you at any time.

Sea container dimensions

containers
external dimensions, internal dimensions (L x W x H)
weight/ volume

6 foot sea container

1.83 m x 1.96 m x 1.92 m
1.68 m x 1.82 m x 1.74 m
empty weight: 600 kg
Max. gross weight: 5000 kg
volume: 5.45 m3

8 foot sea container

2.43 m x 2.20 m x 2.26 m
2.29 m x 2.11 m x 2.06 m
‍empty weight: 900 kg
Max. gross weight: 6000 kg
volume: 9.95 m3

10 foot sea container

2.99 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
2.84 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m
‍empty weight: 1250 kg
Max. gross weight: 10160 kg
volume: 16 m3

20 foot sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.89 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m
‍empty weight: 2280 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 33.1 m3

20 foot side door sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.89 m x 2.29 m x 2.30 m
‍empty weight: 3080 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 33.1 m3

20 foot open-top shipping container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.89 m x 2.35 m x 2.35 m
‍empty weight: 2250 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 32.6 m3

20 foot double door sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.85 m x 2.35 m x 2.28 m
‍empty weight: 2300 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 33.1 m3

20 foot high cube sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
5.89 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 2150 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 37.4 m3

20 foot high cube double door sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
5.85 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 2450 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 37.1 meters3

20 foot high cube side door sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
5.89 m x 2.29 m x 2.60 m
‍empty weight: 3250 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 35.2 m3

20 foot high cube full side access sea container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
5.85 m x 2.24 m x 2.60 m
‍empty weight: 4270 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 33.9 meters3

30 foot sea container

9.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
8.90 m x 2.33 m x 2.35 m
‍empty weight: 2850 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 50 meters3

30 foot high cube sea container

9.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
8.85 m x 2.33 m x 2.65 m
‍empty weight: 2900 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 50 meters3

40 foot sea container

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m
‍empty weight: 3380 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 67.6 m3

40 foot high cube sea container

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
12.03 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 3480 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 76.3 m3

40 foot high cube double door sea container

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
11.98 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 4000 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 75.9 m3

40 foot high cube side door sea container

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
12.03 m x 2.29 m x 2.38 m
‍empty weight: 6480 kg
Max. gross weight: 35500 kg
volume: 68.0 m3

45 foot high cube sea container

13.71 m x 2.50 m x 2.89 m
13.56 m x 2.35 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 4640 kg
Max. gross weight: 32500 kg
volume: 85.8 m3

45 foot high cube palletwide sea container

13.71 m x 2.50 m x 2.89 m
13.56 m x 2.44 m x 2.69 m
‍empty weight: 4860 kg
Max. gross weight: 34000 kg
volume: 89.2 meters3
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

Material container dimensions

containers
external dimensions, internal dimensions (L x W x H)
weight/ volume

5 foot mover box

2.20 m x 1.60 m x 2.45 m
2.04 m x 1.50 m x 2.20 m
‍empty weight: 450 kg
Max. gross weight: 1000 kg‍

6 foot material container

1.98 m x 1.97 m x 1.91 m
1.80 m x 1.86 m x 1.74 m
‍empty weight: 515 kg
Max. gross weight: 2000 kg
volume: 6.66 m3

8 foot material container

2.43 m x 2.20 m x 2.26 m
2.27 m x 2.10 m x 2.05 m
‍empty weight: 725 kg
Max. gross weight: 3500 kg
volume: 9.82 m3
2.93 m x 2.20 m x 2.26 m
2.77 m x 2.11 m x 2.07 m
‍empty weight: 785 kg
Max. gross weight: 8500 kg
volume: 12 meters3

10 foot material container

2.99 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
2.84 m x 2.35 m x 2.37 m
‍empty weight: 935 kg
Max. gross weight: 10000 kg
volume: 15.76 m3

15 foot material container

4.55 m x 2.20 m x 2.26 m
4.38 m x 2.11 m x 2.05 m
‍empty weight: 1075 kg
Max. gross weight: 5000 kg
volume: 18.94 m3

20 foot material container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.89 m x 2.35 m x 2.37 m
‍empty weight: 1495 kg
Max. gross weight: 10000 kg
volume: 32.85 m3
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

Refrigerated container dimensions

containers
external dimensions, internal dimensions (L x W x H)
weight/ volume

10 foot refrigerated container

2.99 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
2.38 m x 2.28 m x 2.15 m
‍empty weight: 2820 kg
Max. gross weight: 10160 kg
volume: 12.3 m3

20 foot refrigerated container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m
5.34 m x 2.20 m x 2.15 m
‍empty weight: 3800 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 28.2 m3

20 foot high cube refrigerated container

6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
5.72 m x 2.15 m x 2.23 m
‍empty weight: 3800 kg
Max. gross weight: 30480 kg
volume: 37.4 m3

40 foot high cube refrigerated container

12.19 m x 2.44 m x 2.89 m
11.54 m x 2.28 m x 2.50 m
‍empty weight: 4700 kg
Max. gross weight: 34000 kg
volume: 67.5 meters3
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

Classic Line office container dimensions

containers
Outer dimensions (L x W x H)
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)

Classic Line 10 foot office container

2.99 m x 2.43 m x 2.59 m
2.79 m x 2.24 m x 2.34 m

Classic Line 16-foot office container

4.89 m x 2.43 m x 2.59 m
4.69 m x 2.24 m x 2.34 m

20 foot Classic Line office container

6.05 m x 2.43 m x 2.59 m
5.86 m x 2.25 m x 2.34 m

20 foot office container XL

6.05 m x 3.10 m x 2.59 m
5.86 m x 2.25 m x 2.34 m

Classic Line 24 foot office container

7.34 m x 2.43 m x 2.59 m
7.14 m x 2.24 m x 2.34 m

Classic Line 30 foot office container

9.12 m x 2.43 m x 2.59 m
8.93 m x 2.24 m x 2.34 m
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

Plus Line office container dimensions

containers
Outer dimensions (L x W x H)
Internal dimensions (L x W x H)

10 foot Plus Line office container

2.98 m x 2.43 m x 3.10 m
2.74 m x 2.19 m x 2.55 m

16 foot Plus Line office container

4.88 m x 2.43 m x 3.10 m
4.64 m x 2.19 m x 2.55 m

20 foot Plus Line office container

6.05 m x 2.43 m x 3.10 m
5.81 m x 2.19 m x 2.55 m

24 foot Plus Line office container

7.34 m x 2.43 m x 3.10 m
7.09 m x 2.19 m x 2.55 m
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

Sanitary and toilet container dimensions

containers
Outer dimensions (L x W x H)

10 foot sanitary and toilet container

2.98 m x 2.44 m x 2.55 m

16 foot sanitary and toilet container

4.89 m x 2.44 m x 2.55 m

20 foot sanitary and toilet container

6.05 m x 2.44 m x 2.55 m

24 foot sanitary and toilet container

7.34 m x 2.44 m x 2.55 m

30 foot sanitary and toilet container

9.12 m x 2.44 m x 2.55 m

10 foot waste tank

2.99 m x 2.44 m x 0.70 m

20 foot waste tank

6.25 m x 2.44 m x 0.70 m
empty weight: 1100 kg
All dimensions are subject to change. Deviations are possible.

ISO container standard

Sea freight containers are standardized large-capacity containers made of steel. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has defined in ISO standard 668 how high, wide and resilient steel containers must be. The standardized container size makes it easy to load and unload, stack and transport containers by freight trains, ships or trucks.

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