External and internal dimensions of 20ft, 40ft and 45ft containers, door opening, volume, weight and pallet capacity — all in one table.
Shipping container dimensions are standardised (ISO 668), so a 20ft or 40ft container from any manufacturer is almost identical. What differs is the height — standard (2.59 m) or High Cube (2.90 m) — and, for some types, the width (Pallet Wide). The table shows the dimensions of the most popular containers in metres.
| Container | External dimensions (L × W × H) | Internal dimensions | Door opening (W × H) | Volume | Tare weight | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft (20DC) | 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 2.34 × 2.28 m | ~33.2 m³ | ~2 200 kg | ~28 200 kg |
| 20ft High Cube (20HC) | 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.90 m | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.70 m | 2.34 × 2.58 m | ~37.4 m³ | ~2 400 kg | ~28 000 kg |
| 40ft (40DC) | 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 2.34 × 2.28 m | ~67.7 m³ | ~3 750 kg | ~26 700 kg |
| 40ft High Cube (40HC) | 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m | 2.34 × 2.58 m | ~76.4 m³ | ~3 900 kg | ~26 600 kg |
| 45ft HC Pallet Wide | 13.72 × 2.50 × 2.90 m | 13.56 × 2.44 × 2.70 m | 2.44 × 2.58 m | ~86 m³ | ~4 800 kg | ~27 700 kg |
| 10ft (10DC) | 2.99 × 2.44 × 2.59 m | 2.83 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 2.34 × 2.28 m | ~15.9 m³ | ~1 300 kg | ~8 800 kg |
Dimensions are approximate and may vary by a few centimetres between manufacturers. For the exact tare weight and maximum payload, check the CSC plate on the container door. We do not stock 10ft containers on a regular basis.
External: 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
Internal: 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
~33 m³ · ~11 pallets
External: 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.90 m
Internal: 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.70 m
~37 m³ · +30 cm taller
External: 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m
Internal: 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m
~68 m³ · ~24 pallets
External: 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m
Internal: 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m
~76 m³ · +30 cm taller
The 20ft (6 m) container is 6.06 m long, 2.44 m wide and 2.59 m high. Inside, it has a floor of ~5.90 × 2.35 m (~13.9 m²), a height of 2.39 m and a volume of ~33 m³. The 2.34 × 2.28 m door opening is wide enough for a pallet truck or large furniture. An empty container weighs ~2.2 t.
It is the most popular size for private customers and small businesses — for storing belongings, tools, tyres, garden machinery and building materials. A 20ft container is delivered by HIAB crane truck and fits even in a small yard. See new 20ft containers or used. All available: 20ft containers in stock.
The 40ft (12 m) container is 12.19 m long — twice the length of a 20ft container, with the same width and height. The internal floor is ~12.03 × 2.35 m (~28.3 m²), the volume ~67.7 m³, and an empty container weighs ~3.75 t.
Per square metre, a 40ft container is better value than a 20ft, which is why it is chosen for warehousing, farm machinery, pallets and large equipment. Delivery needs a larger vehicle plus wider access and room to manoeuvre. All available: 40ft containers in stock.
High Cube (HC) containers are 2.90 m high — 30 cm taller than standard. The internal height is ~2.70 m, so the volume increases: 20HC ~37.4 m³, 40HC ~76.4 m³. The door opening height is ~2.58 m.
HC is the choice for storing tall loads or if you plan to insulate the container and convert it into a workshop, office or outbuilding — after insulation the ceiling height is still comfortable.
45ft HC Pallet Wide container is 13.72 m long and 2.50 m wide. The internal width of ~2.44 m allows two EUR pallets side by side, so it holds ~33 EUR pallets. Volume ~86 m³. These containers are used in logistics and large warehouses — they are available among our used shipping containers.
| Container | EUR pallets (1.2 × 0.8 m) | Standard pallets (1.2 × 1.0 m) |
|---|---|---|
| 20ft / 20HC | ~11 | ~9–10 |
| 40ft / 40HC | ~23–25 | ~20–21 |
| 45ft HC Pallet Wide | ~33 | ~24–26 |
Pallets in a single layer on the floor. In a High Cube container, pallets can be stacked higher.
Prices for all sizes: shipping container prices. Still unsure? Call 26764096.
We deliver 20ft containers by HIAB crane truck; a 40ft container needs a larger vehicle and clear access. A level, firm base is enough for placement — gravel, concrete blocks or slabs under the container corners. Delivery across Latvia usually within 1–3 days. More: container delivery.
A 20ft shipping container is 6.06 m long externally and ~5.90 m inside. Width 2.44 m, height 2.59 m (High Cube — 2.90 m).
A 40ft container is 12.19 m long externally and ~12.03 m inside. Width and height are the same as a 20ft container.
An empty 20ft container weighs ~2.2 t, a 40ft ~3.75 t and a 40ft High Cube ~3.9 t. The exact weight is shown on the container’s CSC plate.
A 20ft container has ~13.9 m² of floor space, a 40ft ~28.3 m² and a 45ft Pallet Wide ~33 m².
A High Cube container is 30 cm taller — 2.90 m externally and ~2.70 m inside. Length and width are the same as a standard container.
A 20ft container holds ~11 EUR pallets (1.2 × 0.8 m) or ~9–10 standard pallets (1.2 × 1.0 m) in a single layer.
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