Basic ISO Shipping Containers Dimensions
Basic dimensions and permissible gross weights of intermodal containers are largely determined by two ISO standards:[nb 12]
- ISO 668:2013 Series 1 freight containers—Classification, dimensions and ratings
- ISO 1496-1:2013 Series 1 freight containers—Specification and testing—Part 1: General cargo containers for general purposes
Weights and dimensions of the most common standardized types of containers are given below.[nb 13] Values vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but must stay within the tolerances dictated by the standards. Empty weight (tare weight) is not determined by the standards, but by the container's construction, and is therefore indicative, but necessary to calculate a net load figure, by subtracting it from the maximum permitted gross weight.
| Container[61] | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | 40 ft | 40 ft high-cube | 45 ft high-cube | 48 ft | 53 ft[62] | ||
| External dimensions |
Length | 19 ft 10.5 in (6.058 m) |
40 ft 0 in (12.192 m) |
40 ft 0 in (12.192 m) |
45 ft 0 in (13.716 m) |
48 ft 0 in (14.630 m) |
53 ft 0 in (16.154 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) |
8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) |
|
| Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) |
8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) |
9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) |
9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) |
9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) |
9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) |
|
| Interior dimensions |
Length | 19 ft 3 in (5.867 m) |
39 ft 5 45⁄64 in (12.032 m) |
39 ft 4 in (11.989 m) |
44 ft 4 in (13.513 m) |
47 ft 6 in (14.478 m) |
52 ft 6 in (16.002 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 8 19⁄32 in (2.352 m) |
7 ft 8 19⁄32 in (2.352 m) |
7 ft 7 in (2.311 m) |
7 ft 8 19⁄32 in (2.352 m) |
8 ft 2 in (2.489 m) |
8 ft 2 in (2.489 m) |
|
| Height | 7 ft 9 57⁄64 in (2.385 m) |
7 ft 9 57⁄64 in (2.385 m) |
8 ft 9 in (2.667 m) |
8 ft 9 15⁄16 in (2.691 m) |
8 ft 11 in (2.718 m) |
8 ft 11 in (2.718 m) |
|
| Door aperture |
Width | 7 ft 8 1⁄8 in (2.340 m) |
7 ft 8 1⁄8 in (2.340 m) |
7 ft 6 in (2.286 m) |
7 ft 8 1⁄8 in (2.340 m) |
8 ft 2 in (2.489 m) |
8 ft 2 in (2.489 m) |
| Height | 7 ft 5 3⁄4 in (2.280 m) |
7 ft 5 3⁄4 in (2.280 m) |
8 ft 5 in (2.565 m) |
8 ft 5 49⁄64 in (2.585 m) |
8 ft 10 in (2.692 m) |
8 ft 10 in (2.692 m) |
|
| Internal volume | 1,169 cu ft (33.1 m3) |
2,385 cu ft (67.5 m3) |
2,660 cu ft (75.3 m3) |
3,040 cu ft (86.1 m3) |
3,454 cu ft (97.8 m3) |
3,830 cu ft (108.5 m3) |
|
| Maximum gross weight |
66,139 lb (30,000 kg) |
66,139 lb (30,000 kg) |
68,008 lb (30,848 kg) |
66,139 lb (30,000 kg) |
67,200 lb (30,500 kg) |
67,200 lb (30,500 kg) |
|
| Empty weight | 4,850 lb (2,200 kg) |
8,380 lb (3,800 kg) |
8,598 lb (3,900 kg) |
10,580 lb (4,800 kg) |
10,850 lb (4,920 kg) |
11,110 lb (5,040 kg) |
|
| Net load | 61,289 lb (27,800 kg) |
57,759 lb (26,199 kg) |
58,598 lb (26,580 kg) |
55,559 lb (25,201 kg) |
56,350 lb (25,560 kg) |
56,090 lb (25,440 kg |
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