What size is an ocean cargo container? This is one of the most common questions we are asked. So, here is the answer. The below tables give you a breakdown of the most commonly used containers.
| STANDARD 20 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 19’4″ | 5.89 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’8″ | 2.33 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’10” | 2.38 m |
| DOOR WIDTH | 7’8″ | 2.33 m |
| DOOR HEIGHT | 7’6″ | 2.28 m |
| CAPACITY | 1,170 ft³ | 33.18 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 62,300 lb | 28,000 kg |
| STANDARD 20 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 39’6″ | 12.03 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’9″ | 2.35 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’10” | 2.39 m |
| DOOR WIDTH | 7’8″ | 2.34 m |
| DOOR HEIGHT | 7’6″ | 2.28 m |
| CAPACITY | 2,392 ft³ | 67.70 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 63,600 lb | 28,200 kg |
| 40 ft High Cube | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 40’0″ | 12.13 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’8″ | 2.35 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 8’10” | 2.69m |
| DOOR WIDTH | 7’8″ | 2.33 m |
| DOOR HEIGHT | 8’5″ | 2.57 m |
| CAPACITY | 1,170 ft³ | 76.20 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 62,300 lb | 28,200 kg |
| REEFER 20 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 18’0″ | 5.50 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’6″ | 2.29 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’5″ | 2.27 m |
| CAPACITY | 1,016 ft³ | 28.80 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 60,630 lb | 27,500 kg |
| REEFER 40 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 38’1″ | 12.19 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’6″ | 2.29 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 8’4″ | 2.54 m |
| CAPACITY | 2,384 ft³ | 67.50 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 64,470 lb | 29,240 kg |
| OPEN TOP 20 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 19’4″ | 5.89 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’9″ | 2.35 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’8″ | 2.34 m |
| CAPACITY | 1,148 ft³ | 32.5 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 47,600 lb | 21,590 kg |
| OPEN TOP 40 ft | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 39’6″ | 12.03 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’9″ | 2.35 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’8″ | 2.34 m |
| CAPACITY | 2,327 ft³ | 65.9 m³ |
| MAX CARGO | 57,701 lb | 26,180 kg |
| FLAT RACK 20 ft (Collapsible end) | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 18’2″ | 5.53 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’2″ | 2.19 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 7’3″ | 2.21 m |
| MAX CARGO | 68,780 lb | 31,200 kg |
| FLAT RACK 40 ft (Collapsible end) | ||
| INSIDE LENGTH | 38’4″ | 11.68 m |
| INSIDE WIDTH | 7’9″ | 2.37 m |
| INSIDE HEIGHT | 6’4″ | 1.95 |
| MAX CARGO | 88,410 lb | 40,100 kg |