View all dimensions of a 20ft shipping container. On this page, you can compare the dimensions of a 20ft dry van, 20ft high cube, and 20ft low cube. You can directly see the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, volume, and payload per type.
20ft shipping container dimensions
The exact dimensions of a 20ft container vary by type. Below you can compare the most common variants: dry van, high cube, and low cube.
| Specification |
20ft Dry Van
Standard version
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20ft High Cube
Additional height
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20ft Low Cube
Lower execution
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|---|---|---|---|
| External dimensions | 6.06 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m L × W × H | 6.06 m × 2.44 m × 2.89 m L × W × H | 6.06 m × 2.44 m × 2.44 m L × W × H |
| Internal dimensions | 5.90 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m L × W × H | 5.90 m × 2.35 m × 2.69 m L × W × H | 5.90 m × 2.35 m × 2.24 m L × W × H |
| Doorway | 2.34 m × 2.28 m W × H | 2.34 m × 2.58 m W × H | 2.34 m × 2.13 m W × H |
| Contents | 33.2 m³ | 37.4 m³ | 31.0 m³ |
| Unladen weight | 2250 kg | 2250 kg | 2250 kg |
| Load capacity | 28230 kg | 28230 kg | 28230 kg |
| Max. gross weight | 30480 kg | 30480 kg | 30480 kg |
| Best application | Standard storage and transport | More volume and extra height | Specific applications with lower construction height |
Standard version
Additional height
Lower execution
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 20ft shipping container
For a 20ft shipping container, there is a difference between the external and internal dimensions. The external dimensions indicate how much space the container occupies on the outside, while the internal dimensions determine the usable storage or loading space.
The external dimensions of a 20ft container indicate its total length, width, and height. These measurements are particularly important for transport, placement, and accessibility on-site.
The internal dimensions of a 20ft container indicate how much usable space you have inside. These dimensions are important when you want to know how many goods, pallets, or materials will actually fit into the container.
The dimensions of the door opening determine what can actually be loaded into and out of the container. Therefore, when choosing a 20ft dry van, high cube, or low cube, not only the internal space is relevant, but also the clear width and height of the opening.
20ft dry van sea container
The 20ft dry van is the standard version within the 20ft sea containers. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, dimensions of the door opening, and the main specifications of a 20ft dry van container.
20ft high cube shipping container
The 20ft high cube is the taller version of the standard 20ft container and offers additional internal height. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening dimensions, and key specifications of a 20ft high cube container.
20ft low cube sea container
The 20ft low cube is a lower version of the standard 20ft container and is suitable when the available height is limited. Below you will find the outer dimensions, inner dimensions, door opening dimensions, and the main specifications of a 20ft low cube container.
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