Weight of a 10ft shipping container

Curious about the weight of a 10ft shipping container? Find out what an empty and loaded 10ft container weighs and what you need to consider for transport and placement.

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10ft container weight

Weight of a 10ft shipping container per version

The weight of a 10ft container varies by design. Below, you can compare the most common variants based on tare weight, payload capacity, max. gross weight, and practical considerations for transport and placement.

Specification
10ft Dry Van Standard version
10ft High Cube Additional height
Unladen weight 1250 kg 1430 kg
Load capacity 8860 kg 8730 kg
Max. gross weight 10160 kg 10160 kg
Difference from standard Standard reference Slightly heavier due to higher construction
Important for transport Compact size, relatively easy to deliver Same footprint, but extra attention to height
Important for placement Flat, stable, and load-bearing substrate Level ground and sufficient headroom required
Suitable for Compact storage and transport More volume on a compact surface
Point of attention Most common 10ft reference model More interior height with the same gross weight

10ft Dry Van

Standard version

Unladen weight
1250 kg
Load capacity
8860 kg
Max. gross weight
10160 kg
Difference from standard
Standard reference
Important for transport
Compact size, relatively easy to deliver
Important for placement
Flat, stable, and load-bearing substrate
Suitable for
Compact storage and transport
Point of attention
Most common 10ft reference model

10ft High Cube

Additional height

Unladen weight
1430 kg
Load capacity
8730 kg
Max. gross weight
10160 kg
Difference from standard
Slightly heavier due to higher construction
Important for transport
Same footprint, but extra attention to height
Important for placement
Level ground and sufficient headroom required
Suitable for
More volume on a compact surface
Point of attention
More interior height with the same gross weight

Please note: weights may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, year of manufacture, and model. Always check the product specifications of the chosen container.

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