Shipping Container Dimensions

It is essential to consider the container size, both internal and external dimensions before modifying a shipping container. The internal size is important to know exactly what will fit inside your container. The external dimensions will ensure there is plenty of space outside your container, like if you have a pop-up container cafe or shop, is there enough space to serve customers and can it be conveniently moved around? The external area needs to be carefully thought about as the space outside the container has more variables. You do not want to restrict either the movement of your container coming in and out or the opening of doors.

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10ft Shipping Container Dimensions

  • External L/W/H: 3.02m / 2.44m / 2.59m
  • Internal L/W/H: 2.98m / 2.33m / 2.35m
  • Door Width/Height: 2.34m / 2.27m
  • Cubic capacity: 15.4 m3
  • Tare weight: 1.500 kg
  • Max Cargo weight: non payload

20ft Shipping Container Dimensions

  • External L/W/H: 6.06m / 2.44m / 2.60m
  • Internal L/W/H: 5.90m / 2.35m / 2.38m
  • Door W/H: 2.28m / 2.34m
  • Cubic Capacity: 33.2 m3
  • Tare Weight: 2,260 kg
  • Max Cargo Weight: 24,800  kg
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20ft High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

  • External L/W/H: 6.06m / 2.44m / 2.90m
  • Internal L/W/H: 5.80m / 2.35m / 2.69m
  • Door Width/Height: 2.34m / 2.58m
  • Cubic Capacity: 33.0 m3
  • Tare Weight: 2,300 kg
  • Max Cargo Weight: 24,800 kg

40ft Shipping Container Dimensions

  • External L/W/H: 12.19m / 2.44m / 2.60m
  • Internal L/W/H: 12.01m / 2.33m / 2.38m
  • Door Width/Height: 2.34m / 2.28m
  • Cubic Capacity: 67 m3
  • Tare Weight: 3,980 kg
  • Max Cargo Weight: 26,800 kg
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40ft High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions

  • External L/W/H: 12.19m / 2.44m / 2.90m
  • Internal L/W/H: 12.00m / 2.29m / 2.66m
  • Door Width/Height: 2.34m / 2.58m
  • Cubic Capacity: 76.2 m3
  • Tare Weight: 3,900 kg
  • Max Cargo Weight: 26,580 kg

What are Shipping Container Applications?

Shipping containers reach an expiry date for use in the shipping container industry after 10-15 years. Nevertheless, Containify has many applications for expired shipping containers such as:

  1. Pop-up Cafes & Kiosks
  2. Office Space
  3. Catering
  4. Granny Flats
  5. Exhibiting promotion/stands
  6. Bars
  7. Workshops
  8.  Custom Builds
  9. Ablution Units

Modified Shipping Containers

Modified shipping containers are an affordable option to traditional buildings and rates. If you would like a custom built shipping container give us a call today on 1300 368 735 to discuss your requirements. Once you know the shipping container dimensions needed to start your project, you can utilise our latest cutting edge 3D Containify Builder Software to start designing or work with our expert modifications team to create the shipping container conversion of your dreams. We build all our modified shipping containers in Australia and deliver ready for immediate use. Call our modifications specialists today on 1300 368 735 to start your Container modification.

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