Shipping Containers are built to a variety of ISO standards sizes - each with their own dimensions.  The 40ft General Purpose is the most common unit seen on cargo ships.  You can browse the different types of shipping containers we have on this site and click on 'view details' to find the specific measurements for the Container you are looking for.

Using the imperial system you can use this as a general guide:

  • Lengths: 10', 20',40',45', 48', 53'
  • Width: 8'0"
  • Height: 8'6" or 9'6"

You may also find our container dimensions page handy