Typical ISO (International Standards Organization) shipping containers are manufactured with identical size specification in terms of exterior height, exterior width, and exterior length. The standardization of containers and the adoption of the ISO specification is to insure that all equipment handlers, chassis, rail cars, and slot spaces on vessels will accommodate ALL containers. This makes our job much easier, because we can confidently give you exact exterior specifications. Interior specifications can be slightly different, less then 1″ variation. These ISO containers are now available in all major metropolitan areas throughout the nation. Shipping containers as storage units have changed the storage industry, most people prefer the convenience of mobile storage vs. standard mini storage. Container Solutions has formed a network of small businesses that are familiar with your needs. This guide is designed to help you become informed about container uses, common questions and problems.
Typical Dimensions |
| Exterior | Interior | Door Opening |
| Length | Width | Height | Length | Width | Height | Width | Height |
10′ Standard Dry Container | 10′ | 8′ | 8’6″ | 9’3″ | 7’8″ | 7′ 9 7/8″ | 7’8″ | 7’5″ |
20′ Standard Dry Container | 20′ | 8′ | 8’6″ | 19’3″ | 7’8″ | 7′ 9 7/8″ | 7’8″ | 7’5″ |
40′ Standard Dry Container | 40′ | 8′ | 8’6″ | 39′ 5″ | 7’8″ | 7′ 9 7/8″ | 7’8″ | 7’5″ |
40′ High Cube Dry Container | 40′ | 8′ | 9’6″ | 39′ 5″ | 7’8″ | 8′ 10″ | 7’8″ | 8′ 5 1/2″ |
45′ High Cube Dry Container | 45′ | 8′ | 9’6″ | 44′ 5″ | 7’8″ | 8′ 10″ | 7’8″ | 8′ 5 1/2″ |
Typical Weights / Capacity |
| Cubic Capacity | Tare Weight | Max Gross | Max Payload |
20′ Standard Dry Container | 1,165 cu. ft. | 5,050 | 67,200 | 62,150 |
40′ Standard Dry Container | 2,350 cu. ft. | 8,000 | 67,200 | 59,200 |
40′ High Cube Dry Container | 2694 cu. ft. | 8,775 | 67,200 | 58,425 |
45′ High Cube Dry Container | 3043 cu. ft. | 9,810 | 72,800 | 62,990 |