Container Size Guide

Compare shipping container dimensions, capacity, and find the right size for your needs.

Quick Size Comparison

Size	External Dimensions	Internal Dimensions	Capacity	Empty Weight
10ft	10' × 8' × 8'6"	9'4" × 7'8" × 7'10"	~560 cu ft	~2,800 lbs
20ft Standard	20' × 8' × 8'6"	19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10"	~1,170 cu ft	~5,000 lbs
40ft Standard	40' × 8' × 8'6"	39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10"	~2,390 cu ft	~8,500 lbs
40ft High Cube	40' × 8' × 9'6"	39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10"	~2,700 cu ft	~8,750 lbs

10'

10ft Container

Compact Storage

The smallest standard size. Perfect for tight spaces, residential storage, and small tool sheds.

Floor Space: ~72 sq ft

Capacity: ~560 cu ft

Best For:

• Backyard tool storage
• Single car parking cover
• Small equipment storage
• Tight residential lots

20ft Container

Standard Storage

The most versatile size. Fits in most driveways, easy to deliver, and provides ample storage.

Floor Space: ~150 sq ft

Capacity: ~1,170 cu ft

Best For:

• General storage
• Small offices or workshops
• Construction site storage
• Residential & commercial use

40'

40ft Standard

Maximum Storage

Double the length of a 20ft. Maximizes storage per dollar. Best value for large storage needs.

Floor Space: ~300 sq ft

Capacity: ~2,390 cu ft

Best For:

• Large equipment storage
• Inventory warehousing
• Workshop with storage
• Commercial operations

40' HC

40ft High Cube

Extra Height

Extra foot of height (9'6" vs 8'6") makes standing comfortable. Ideal for custom builds.

Floor Space: ~300 sq ft

Capacity: ~2,700 cu ft

Best For:

• Offices and living spaces
• Retail pop-up shops
• Tall equipment/machinery
• Custom builds with HVAC

Visual Size Comparison

10ft

20ft

40ft Standard

40ft High Cube

Not to scale. Illustrates relative length and height differences.

Which Size Should You Get?

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Residential Storage

Backyard, driveway, home use

20ft Recommended

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Construction Site

Tools, materials, equipment

20ft or 40ft

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Office or Retail

People will be inside

40ft High Cube

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