View all dimensions of a 40ft sea container. On this page, you can compare the dimensions of a 40ft dry van and a 40ft high cube. You will immediately see the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, volume, and payload per version.
40ft shipping container dimensions
The exact dimensions of a 40ft container vary by model. Below, you can compare the most common variants: dry van and high cube.
| Specification |
40ft Dry Van
Standard version
|
40ft High Cube
Additional height
|
|---|---|---|
| External dimensions | 12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m L × W × H | 12.19 m × 2.44 m × 2.89 m L × W × H |
| Internal dimensions | 12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.39 m L × W × H | 12.03 m × 2.35 m × 2.69 m L × W × H |
| Doorway | 2.34 m × 2.28 m B × H | 2.34 m × 2.58 m B × H |
| Contents | 67.0 m³ | 76.0 m³ |
| Unladen weight | 3700 kg | 3900 kg |
| Load capacity | 28800 kg | 26820 kg |
| Max. gross weight | 32500 kg | 30720 kg |
| Best application | Large storage and transport volume | Maximum volume and extra height |
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 40ft shipping container
For a 40ft shipping container, there is a difference between the external and internal dimensions. The external dimensions are mainly important for transport and placement, while the internal dimensions show how much usable storage or loading space you actually have.
The external dimensions indicate the total length, width, and height of the container. These measurements are particularly important for delivery, accessibility, and on-site placement.
The internal dimensions indicate how much usable space you have inside. This is important if you want to know how many goods, pallets, or materials will actually fit inside the container.
For a 40ft container, the clear width and height of the door opening also determine what you can practically load and unload.
40ft dry van shipping container
The 40ft dry van is the standard version of 40ft sea containers. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, and the most important specifications of a 40ft dry van container.
40ft high cube shipping container
The 40ft high cube is the taller version of the standard 40ft container and offers extra internal height. Below you will find the external dimensions, internal dimensions, door opening, and main specifications of a 40ft high cube container.
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