View all dimensions of a 10ft shipping container. On this page, you can compare the dimensions of a 10ft dry van and a 10ft high cube. You will immediately see the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, volume, and payload for each type.
10ft shipping container dimensions
The exact dimensions of a 10ft container vary by model. Below, you can compare the most common variants: dry van and high cube.
| Specification |
10ft Dry Van
Standard version
|
10ft High Cube
Additional height
|
|---|---|---|
| External dimensions | 2.99 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m L × W × H | 2.99 m × 2.44 m × 2.90 m L × W × H |
| Internal dimensions | 2.84 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m L × W × H | 2.84 m × 2.35 m × 2.69 m L × W × H |
| Doorway | 2.34 m × 2.28 m W × H | 2.34 m × 2.58 m W × H |
| Contents | 15.5 m³ | 18.0 m³ |
| Unladen weight | 1250 kg | 1430 kg |
| Load capacity | 8860 kg | 8730 kg |
| Max. gross weight | 10160 kg | 10160 kg |
| Best application | Compact storage and transport | More volume on a compact surface |
Standard version
Additional height
Please note: dimensions may vary slightly per manufacturer and container type. Always check the product specifications of the chosen container.
Internal and external dimensions of a 10ft shipping container
With a 10ft shipping container, there's a difference between the exterior and interior dimensions. The exterior dimensions are mainly important for placement and delivery, while the interior dimensions determine how much usable storage space you truly have.
The external dimensions indicate the total length, width, and height of the container. These measurements are important for determining whether a 10ft container can be placed at the desired location.
The interior dimensions show how much space you can actually use inside. This is especially important if you want to store pallets, tools, materials or stock.
It's not just the interior space that matters; the clear width and height of the doorway also determine what can practically be loaded into and out of the container.
10ft dry van shipping container
The 10ft dry van is the standard version among 10ft sea containers. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, and key specifications of a 10ft dry van container.
10ft high cube shipping container
The 10ft high cube is the higher version of the standard 10ft container and offers extra internal height. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, and main specifications of a 10ft high cube container.
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