40-foot Shipping Container Dimensions
Here are the basic specifications for 40’ containers. While there may be some slight variations from container to container, this is a general rule of thumb.
40-foot Container Dimensions
| What? | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Size | 40' | 8' | 8.5' |
| Interior Size | 39' 5.5"" | 7' 8.5" | 7' 9.75" |
| Door Size | NA | 7' 8.25" | 7' 5.75" |
40-foot Container Weight (pounds)
| Max. Gross | Tare | Net |
|---|---|---|
| 67,200 | 8,820 | 58,380 |
40-foot High Cube Dimensions
| What? | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Size | 40' | 8' | 9.5' |
| Interior Size | 39' 4.5" | 7' 8.5" | 8' 9.75" |
| Door Size | NA | 7' 8.25" | 8' 5.75" |
40-foot High Cube Weight (pounds)
| Max. Gross | Tare | Net |
|---|---|---|
| 67,200 | 9,260 | 57,940 |
Please note that the container pictured is a used container. For containers that have less use, see one-trip/'new' containers.
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