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40ft shipping container dimensions

Compare the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, capacity and payload of a 40ft Dry Van and 40ft High Cube.

Comparison of 40ft shipping container dimensions
Specification40ft Dry VanStandard model40ft High CubeExtra height
External dimensionsL × W × H12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.90 m
Internal dimensionsL × W × H12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.70 m
Door openingW × H2.34 m × 2.28 m2.34 m × 2.58 m
Capacity67.0 m³76.0 m³
Tare weight3420 kg3600 kg
Payload27060 kg28900 kg
Maximum gross weight30480 kg32500 kg
Best suited forHigh storage and transport capacityMaximum capacity and extra height

40ft Dry Van

Standard model

External dimensionsL × W × H
12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m
Internal dimensionsL × W × H
12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m
Door openingW × H
2.34 m × 2.28 m
Capacity
67.0 m³
Tare weight
3420 kg
Payload
27060 kg
Maximum gross weight
30480 kg
Best suited for
High storage and transport capacity

40ft High Cube

Extra height

External dimensionsL × W × H
12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.90 m
Internal dimensionsL × W × H
12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.70 m
Door openingW × H
2.34 m × 2.58 m
Capacity
76.0 m³
Tare weight
3600 kg
Payload
28900 kg
Maximum gross weight
32500 kg
Best suited for
Maximum capacity and extra height

Dimensions by model

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Length: 12.03 mHeight: 2.39 mExternal length: 12.19 mExternal height: 2.59 mSIDE VIEW
Width: 2.35 mHeight: 2.39 mExternal width: 2.44 mExternal height: 2.59 mFRONT VIEW
Door width: 2.34 mDoor height: 2.28 mDOOR OPENING

Dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer and container type. Always check the specifications of the selected container.