Shipping Containers Dimensions, Measurements, Volumes And Weights

We often receive inquiries from clients about our shipping containers in Montreal. Many customers want to know more details about their dimensions and specifications. In this article, we want to review various shipping containers dimensions and weights available at our shipping container depot in Montreal. Whether you use the imperial or metric system, you will find the information you need.

Conterm predominately sells, rents and modifies containers ranging from 10 feet to 40 feet in length. However, the lengths, weights, and payloads of these containers vary accordingly.

Here are the shipping containers dimensions and specs for each of our models

10 foot standard shipping container dimensions

• Container interior width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container interior height: 7’10’’ (2.388 m)
• Container interior length: 9’3’’ (2.844 m)
• Container interior volume: 555.5 cu.ft. (15.73 m³)
• Container door width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container door height: 7’6’’ (2.286 m)
• Container weight: 2,870 lbs. (1,300 kg)
• Container payload: 24,910 lbs. (11,300 kg)

20 foot standard shipping container dimensions

• Container interior width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container interior height: 7’10’’ (2.388 m)
• Container interior length: 19’4’’ (5.893 m)
• Container interior volume: 1161.1 cu. ft. (32.73 m³)
• Container door width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container door height: 7’6’’ (2.286 m)
• Container weight: 4,916 lbs. (2,230 kg)
• Container payload: 47,900 lbs. (21,770 kg)

40 foot standard shipping container dimensions

• Container interior width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container interior height: 7’10’’ (2.388 m)
• Container interior length: 39’5’’ (12.014 m)
• Container interior volume: 2367.2 cu. ft. (67.03 m³)
• Container door width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container door height: 7’6’’ (2.286 m)
• Container weight: 8,160 lbs. (3,700 kg)
• Container payload: 59,040 lbs. (26,780 kg)

40 foot high cube shipping container dimensions

• Container interior width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container interior height: 8’10’’ (2.692 m)
• Container interior length: 39’5’’ (12.014 m)
• Container interior volume: 2669.4 cu. ft. (75.59 m³)
• Container door width: 7’8’’ (2.337 m)
• Container door height: 8’5’’ (2.565 m)
• Container weight: 8,750 lbs. (3,970 kg)
• Container payload: 58,450 lbs. (26,510 kg)

As you have probably noticed from the information above, whether you choose a 10 foot, a 20 foot or a 40 foot container, the interior widths and heights, as well as the doors’ widths and heights of the shipping containers, remain the same.

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Here is a practical infographic about the various Dimensions, Measurements, and Weights of shipping containers

Why Is It Useful to Know These Specifications?

Interior dimensions: Interior dimensions will allow you to calculate the amount of space available for storage but will also help you design an interior layout. They are usually one of the deciding factors when it comes to choosing the right container size.

Exterior dimensions: Exterior dimensions are useful in determining how much space your container will occupy on-site. These dimensions also play an important role in planning your shipment by estimating the overall height, width, and length of the load to ensure a smooth delivery.

Door dimensions: Door dimensions, especially the height, will determine if the equipment you want to store will fit. For a larger opening and additional interior height, 40-foot high cube shipping containers are recommended.

Volumes: It may be interesting to know the volume if you want to store bulk products such as grain or convert your container into a pool. Volumes can also be used to determine the capacity of heating and air conditioning units.

Weight and Payload: The weight (also called tare weight) is the weight of the shipping container itself, i.e. when empty, while the payload is the maximum weight that can be loaded inside the container. The payload should never exceed the value indicated on the container. The tare weight combined with the payload can help you determine the proper foundation for your container. In addition, if you plan to move your sea container from one location to another, this information will allow you to roughly estimate your transportation costs.

Still Have Questions?

We hope you found this article on shipping containers dimensions useful. If you have any additional questions about shipping containers dimensions or specs, we invite you to contact us today. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions.

Originally founded in 1973, Conterm offers new shipping containers for sale, used shipping containers for sale as well as shipping container rental in every size to companies and individuals in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. From garage doors, windows and man doors to partitions, electrical systems and many more, any of these shipping containers can be modified to suit your own needs and requirements. Please visit our shipping container modifications page to learn more about all the custom options we can build for you. You can also take a look at our Shipping Container Applications section to get a better idea of the type of projects we can do.