{"id":4273,"date":"2025-11-24T17:13:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/?p=4273"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:25:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T10:25:34","slug":"shipping-container-dimensions-and-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/shipping-container-dimensions-and-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Shipping Container Dimensions and Variations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>TL;DR:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down shipping container dimensions so you can pick the right box for storage or transport. You\u2019ll learn typical shipping container sizes, how many square feet inside a shipping container, and when to choose high cube shipping for extra storage space.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard shipping:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core 20-foot and 40-foot options with typical shipping container width and exterior dimensions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>High cube shipping:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra foot of height; compare a 40-foot high cube to standard units.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Interior area:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick math for sq ft and usable volume to plan layouts and payloads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Weights &amp; capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand tare, payload, and gross weight to stay compliant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Use cases:<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Match size of shipping container to on-site storage, modular builds, and logistics needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning a build-out, estimating storage space, or comparing transport options, understanding shipping container dimensions is step one. While the industry revolves around a few workhorse sizes, there are meaningful differences in height, door openings, and specialized variants that affect capacity, usability, and cost. Below is a practical guide to the size of shipping container options, typical shipping container measurements, and how to work out how many square feet inside a shipping container for your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The universal baseline: exterior dimensions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ISO_668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standard ISO exterior sizes<\/a>\u00a0(L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H) were created so containers interlock seamlessly across ships, trains, and trucks\u2014this uniformity is what makes standard shipping so efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/products\/standard-containers\/20-general-purpose-container\/\">20 ft Standard (20GP)<\/a>: 20&#8242; \u00d7 8&#8242; \u00d7 8&#8217;6&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>40 ft Standard (40GP): 40&#8242; \u00d7 8&#8242; \u00d7 8&#8217;6&#8243;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp.com.fj\/standard-dry-container\/40-feet-high-cube-dry-container\/\">40-foot High Cube (40HC):<\/a>\u00a040&#8242; \u00d7 8&#8242; \u00d7 9&#8217;6&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note the constant shipping container width: 8 feet outside for ISO boxes. The most visible variation is height\u2014high cube shipping adds an extra foot (9&#8217;6&#8243; external height), which changes interior volume dramatically without changing footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Interior measurements and usable space<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of wall thickness and door frames, internal measurements are slightly smaller than exterior specs. Figures vary by manufacturer, but the ranges below are common:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>20-foot Standard (typical interior)<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Length: ~19&#8217;4&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Width: ~7&#8217;8&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Height: ~7&#8217;10&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Floor area (sq ft):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find how many square feet inside a shipping container, multiply interior length \u00d7 width.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.3 ft \u00d7 7.7 ft \u2248 149 sq ft (floor area).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume is roughly 1,160\u20131,170 cu ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>40-foot Standard (typical interior)<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Length: ~39&#8217;5&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Width: ~7&#8217;8&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Height: ~7&#8217;10&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Floor area (sq ft):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39.4 ft \u00d7 7.7 ft \u2248 304 sq ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume is ~2,350\u20132,390 cu ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>40-foot High Cube (typical interior)<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Length: ~39&#8217;5&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Width: ~7&#8217;8&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Height: ~8&#8217;10&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Floor area (sq ft):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same footprint as 40GP \u2248 304 sq ft, but with ~1 ft more headroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume increases to ~2,690\u20132,700+ cu ft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick tip:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing shipping container sizes, footprint (sq ft) guides layouts and racking; interior height drives stacking, mezzanines, and HVAC plenum choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logistics-international-container-cargo-shipping-plane.webp\" alt=\"A large yard of shipping containers.\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logistics-international-container-cargo-shipping-plane.webp 700w, \/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/logistics-international-container-cargo-shipping-plane-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Doors, weights, and rating terms<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Door openings:\u00a0<\/strong>Standard double doors are ~7&#8217;8&#8243; wide and ~7&#8217;5&#8243;\u20137&#8217;8&#8243; high. High cubes often add a bit of door height. Side-opening or full-side access variants trade some wall structure for wider door openings, which can improve pallet handling and reduce labor time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gross weight:\u00a0<\/strong>ISO containers carry a maximum gross weight (container + payload). Typical marine ratings:\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>20GP MGW \u2248 67,200 lb; tare ~4,800\u20135,200 lb; payload ~62,000 lb<\/li>\n<li>40GP\/40HC MGW \u2248 67,200 lb; tare ~8,000\u20138,800 lb; payload ~58,000\u201359,000 lb<br \/>\nAlways check the CSC plate for the exact rating on your unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The core lineup: 20-foot and 40-foot<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most projects come down to 20-foot and 40-foot decisions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>20GP:<\/strong>\u00a0Nimble on tight sites, easier to reposition, fast to level. Ideal when 150 sq ft covers your need or when access and crane costs matter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40GP:<\/strong>\u00a0Doubles length and storage space without doubling logistics costs\u2014great for warehousing overflow and longer materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40-foot high cube:<\/strong>\u00a0Same footprint as 40GP with extra height for racking, ductwork, or tall equipment\u2014often the best blend of capacity and cost for conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common variations and when to choose them<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond standard boxes, \u201cspecials\u201d tweak shipping container measurements to fit specific operations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>High Cube Shipping (20HC\/40HC\/45HC)<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Tall racking, stacked totes, equipment with overhead clearance needs, and comfort in habitable conversions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why choose:<\/strong>\u00a0Extra foot of internal height with minor added cost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Top<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Over-height machinery, awkward lifts with cranes, or materials loaded from above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>Removable tarpaulin in place of a fixed roof; internal height similar to standard with top access.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flat Rack<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Out-of-gauge (OOG) loads like pipes, tanks, and tracked vehicles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:<\/strong>\u00a0Deck with end walls only (some collapsible). Not about sq ft so much as length and lashing points.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side-Open \/ Full-Side Access<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Rapid picking, events, mobile retail, and wide-format loads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:<\/strong>\u00a0Hinged side panels create large door openings along the length.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Double Door (\u201cTunnel\u201d)<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:<\/strong>\u00a0Drive-through loading,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stock_rotation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFO stock rotation<\/a>, and dividing the interior into two zones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:<\/strong>\u00a0Doors at both ends; interior storage space is unchanged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerated (Reefer) and Insulated<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Temperature-controlled staging and cold chain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:\u00a0<\/strong>Slightly reduced interior due to insulation and refrigeration plant; check internal shipping container width and height if racking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended lengths (45HC, 48&#8242;, 53&#8242;)<\/strong>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>Additional cubic capacity in domestic intermodal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specs:<\/strong>\u00a045HC is still ISO-friendly; 48\u2019 and 53\u2019 are common in North American domestic moves (wider bodies up to 8&#8217;6&#8243; for 53&#8242; domestic).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Quick reference: typical interior footprints (floor only)<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>10&#8242; Standard:\u00a0<\/strong>~7.7&#8242; \u00d7 ~9.3&#8242; \u2248 72 sq ft<\/li>\n<li><strong>20&#8242; Standard:\u00a0<\/strong>~7.7&#8242; \u00d7 ~19.3&#8242; \u2248 149 sq ft<\/li>\n<li><strong>40&#8242; Standard:\u00a0<\/strong>~7.7&#8242; \u00d7 ~39.4&#8242; \u2248 304 sq ft<\/li>\n<li><strong>40&#8242; High Cube:\u00a0<\/strong>\u2248 304 sq ft (more volume, same floor area)<\/li>\n<li><strong>45&#8242; High Cube:\u00a0<\/strong>~7.7&#8242; \u00d7 ~44.4&#8242; \u2248 342 sq ft (check exact make\/model)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong>\u00a0Floor sq ft helps with layout; interior height determines stackability and perceived spaciousness for conversions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to choose the right size for your plan<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Static storage solution:\u00a0<\/strong>Start with floor sq ft you need today, then add 15\u201325% headroom for growth or seasonal peaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Workshops &amp; offices:\u00a0<\/strong>Prioritize headroom (high cube) for comfort, overhead lighting, and duct runs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event &amp; retail:\u00a0<\/strong>Side access or double door reduces dwell time and improves merchandising.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial freight:\u00a0<\/strong>Match cargo length and weight to a rated size; confirm gross weight and lashing requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Measuring and planning tips<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Verify interior before cutting:<\/strong>\u00a0For conversions, field-measure your specific unit\u2014actual shipping container dimensions can vary by a couple of inches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Account for finishes:\u00a0<\/strong>Insulation, framing, and drywall can shave 3\u20136 inches from shipping container width and height inside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Door clearances:<\/strong>\u00a0If your load is tall, confirm door header height\u2014not just interior height.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stacking strategy:<\/strong>\u00a0High cubes on the bottom row can standardize internal ceiling lines if mixing types.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Permits &amp; codes:<\/strong>\u00a0Even though ISO sizes are standard, local rules for foundations, egress, and occupancy vary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Example: calculating square footage for layouts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning shelving down both sides in a 40GP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Interior width ~7.7&#8242; minus two 18&#8243; shelves (3&#8242;) leaves ~4.7&#8242; aisle.<\/li>\n<li>Interior length ~39.4&#8242;.<\/li>\n<li>Aisle sq ft \u2248 39.4 \u00d7 4.7 \u2248 185 sq ft, plus shelf face area for picking.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a 40-foot high cube if you want a catwalk or mezzanine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Putting it all together<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Shipping container dimensions are standardized outside for global logistics, but inside measurements vary slightly by build.<\/li>\n<li>The standard shipping container width is 8&#8242; external across ISO types.<\/li>\n<li>Shipping container sizes most people choose are 20-foot and 40-foot; stepping up to a 40-foot high cube increases vertical capacity without changing your site footprint.<\/li>\n<li>To answer \u201chow many square feet inside a shipping container,\u201d use interior length \u00d7 width in feet to get sq ft, then adjust for any planned interior finishes.<\/li>\n<li>Match your plan\u2014storage, transport, or conversion\u2014to the right variant: standard, high cube, open top, double door, side-open, reefer, or flat rack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a solid grasp of shipping container measurements, you can select the right box, optimize layouts, and budget accurately\u2014whether you\u2019re staging inventory, building a pop-up, or designing a modular workspace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradecorp-usa.com\/shipping-containers-for-sale\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inquire now for our shipping containers!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR:\u00a0This guide breaks down shipping container dimensions so you can pick the right box for storage or transport. 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