Shipping Container Dimensions
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Shipping, Storage, and Specialist Containers in a Full Range of Sizes
Shipping and storage containers come in a wide range of standard sizes, making them ideal for everything from on-site storage to retail units and commercial use. Whatever your requirements, there’s a container to match.
Choose the Right Size for Your Needs
At Containers 4 Sale UK, we supply and hire containers in a full range of sizes:
6ft Containers – Compact and cube-shaped, ideal for smaller spaces.
8ft, 10ft & 15ft Containers – Great for light storage or limited access areas.
20ft Containers – The standard size, offering over 19ft of internal space.
30ft & 40ft Containers – Excellent for bulk storage or larger projects.
45ft Containers – Our largest, at 8ft wide and 9ft 6in high.
We can provide dimensions in both metric and imperial. Refrigerated containers have slightly reduced internal space due to built-in chiller units.
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We offer a free site survey service to help you choose the best size and quantity for your site. Get in touch — we’re here to help.
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Imperial Shipping Container Dimensions
8ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 6′ 7″ | Height: 6′ 7″ | Length: 8′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 6′ 3″ | Height: 5′ 11″ | Length: 7′ 8″
10ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 8′ 6″ | Length: 10′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 9″ | Height: 7′ 10″ | Length: 9′ 4
20ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 8′ 6″ | Length: 20′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 8″ | Height: 7′ 10″ | Length: 19′ 4″
20ft High Cube Dimensions:
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 9′ 6″ | Length: 20′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 8″ | Height: 9′ 5″ | Length: 19′ 4″
30ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 8′ 6″ | Length: 30′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 8″ | Height: 7′ 10″ | Length: 29′ 5″
40ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 8′ 6″ | Length: 40′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 8″ | Height: 7′ 10″ | Length: 39′ 5″
40ft High Cube Dimensions
External Dimensions: Width: 8′ | Height: 9′ 6″ | Length: 40′ 0″
Internal Dimensions: Width: 7′ 8″ | Height: 9′ 5″ | Length: 39′ 5″
Metric Shipping Container Dimensions
8ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.01 m | Height: 2.01 m | Length: 2.44 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 1.91 m | Height: 1.80 m | Length: 2.34 m
10ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.59 m | Length: 3.05 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.36 m | Height: 2.39 m | Length: 2.84 m
20ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.59 m | Length: 6.10 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.34 m | Height: 2.39 m | Length: 5.89 m
20ft High Cube Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.90 m | Length: 6.10 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.34 m | Height: 2.87 m | Length: 5.89 m
30ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.59 m | Length: 9.14 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.34 m | Height: 2.39 m | Length: 8.97 m
40ft Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.59 m | Length: 12.19 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.34 m | Height: 2.39 m | Length: 12.02 m
40ft High Cube Containers
External Dimensions: Width: 2.44 m | Height: 2.90 m | Length: 12.19 m
Internal Dimensions: Width: 2.34 m | Height: 2.87 m | Length: 12.02 m
Choose Your Container By Size
6 Foot
External:
1.98 m long,
1.95 m wide,
1.91 m high
Internal:
1.83 m long,
1.86 m wide,
1.72 m high
8 Foot
External:
2.44 m long,
2.20 m wide,
2.26 m high
Internal:
2.28 m long,
2.11 m wide,
2.05 m high
10 Foot
External:
2.99 m long,
2.44 m wide,
2.59 m high
Internal:
2.83 m long,
2.35 m wide,
2.39 m high
15 Foot
External:
4.57 m long,
2.44 m wide,
2.59 m high
Internal:
4.38 m long,
2.29 m wide,
2.39 m high
20 Foot
External:
6.06 m long,
2.44 m wide,
2.59 m high
Internal:
5.90 m long,
2.35 m wide,
2.39 m high
30 Foot
External:
9.12 m long,
2.44 m wide,
2.59 m high
Internal:
8.95 m long,
2.35 m wide,
2.39 m high
40 Foot
External:
12.19 m long,
2.44 m wide,
2.59 m high
Internal:
12.00 m long,
2.35 m wide,
2.39 m high
Choose Your Container By Type
Unsure? Choose “Storage Container” if you are looking for something non-specialist.
High Cube
Extra-tall shipping containers (9ft 6in high) providing additional storage space for oversized cargo.
Non Op
Refrigerated containers with non-functioning cooling systems, often repurposed for dry storage.
Refrigerated
Temperature-controlled containers designed to store and transport perishable goods.
Side-Access
Shipping containers with full-length side doors for easier loading and unloading.
Storage
Secure, weatherproof containers used primarily for static storage rather than transport.
Tunnel
Containers with doors on both ends, allowing easy access and improved loading flexibility.
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