What is the size of a container for ocean freight?
Standard shipping container dimensions. The 20 ft standard shipping container and the 40 ft standard shipping container are two of the most widely used containers in the world to transport ocean freight goods.
What sizes do Sea containers come in?
Containers range in size from 5′ to 53′ but we can also custom build almost any size need. 5′, 6′, 8′, and 10′ containers are specialized containers and are generally bought new.
What are the different types and sizes of containers?
Ocean Freight Containers
| Container Type | Internal Dimensions (L x W x H) | Door Opening (W x H) |
|---|---|---|
| 20FT General | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m |
| 20FT High Cube | 5.89 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m |
| 40FT General | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.36m | 2.33 x 2.26m |
| 40FT High Cube | 12.05 x 2.35 x 2.69m | 2.33 x 2.59m |
How many cm3 is a 20ft container?
The most common sizes ✔️ of general purpose shipping containers used for sea freight are the 20ft, 40ft and 40ft High Cube containers….What is the size of a 20 ft container?
| Dimensions | 2.38m x 2.35m x 5.87m |
|---|---|
| Total Volume | 33 cubic metres (cbm) |
| Estimated Loading Volume | 25-28cbm of cartons |
How big is a 40ft shipping container?
External length: 12.19m. External width: 2.44m. External height: 2.59m (or 2.90m for high cubes) Internal length: 12.03m.
How much does a 40 foot container cost?
40 Foot Standard Shipping Container: retails at US $4500. 40 Foot Standard High Cube Container: retails at US $5000.
How wide is a 40 foot sea container?
2.44m
External length: 12.19m. External width: 2.44m. External height: 2.59m (or 2.90m for high cubes) Internal length: 12.03m.
How tall is a 40ft shipping container?
40′ Shipping Container Dimensions
| Internal 40 Foot Container Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type of Container | Height | Width |
| Internal 40 Foot Container Dimensions | ||
| Standard 40′ Shipping Container | Height 7ft. 10in. | Width 7ft. 8.5in. |
| High Cube 40′ Shipping Container | Height 8ft. 9in. | Width 7ft. 8.5in. |
What is 40 HD container?
The 40-foot high cube container’s dimensions are: Exterior Dimensions (in feet): 40′ long x 8′ wide x 8′ 6” high. Exterior Dimensions (in meters): 12.19m long x 2.44m wide x 2.99m high. Interior Dimensions (in feet): 39′ 6” long x 7′ 9” wide x 8′ 10” high.
What does 40 GP container mean?
General Purpose containers
GP, or General Purpose containers are the standard size; they have an external height of 2.6m (8′ 6”). HC, or High Cube containers have the added height clearance; they have an external height of 2.9m (9′ 6”). You will find that there are more GPs then HCs in the 20ft market…and more HCs then GPs in the 40ft market!
What can fit in a 20ft container?
As you can see, a 20ft container has a total capacity of 33 cubic metres (cbm), however in reality there is usually only around 25-28 cbm of usable space….A 20ft container can hold:
- 50-60 fridges or.
- 100 washing machines or.
- 400 flat-screen TVs or.
- 200 full-sized mattresses or.
- 48,000 bananas.
What is the length width and height of a 20ft container?
20ft container size and dimensions
| Measure | 20ft container |
|---|---|
| Internal length | 5.9m / 19.4ft |
| Internal width | 2.35m / 7.8ft |
| Internal height | 2.39m / 7.9ft |
What are the dimensions of an ocean container?
Ocean Container Dimensions STANDARD 20′ INSIDE LENGTH INSIDE WIDTH INSIDE HEIGHT DOOR WIDTH DOOR HEIGHT CAPACITY TARE WEIGHT MAX. CARGO 19’4″ 7’8″ 7’10” 7’8″ 7’6″ 1,172 ft 4,916 lb
What are the dimensions of a 40’container?
40′ Standard Container. Cubic Capacity: 67 m 3 (2 390 ft 3) Inside Dimensions: Lenght: 12.029 m. (39′ 5 1/2″) Width: 2.350 m. (7′ 8 1/2″)
How tall is a 20’sea container?
Sea Container Dimensions. 20′ Standard Container. Cubic Capacity: 33 m 3 (1 172 ft 3) Inside Dimensions: Lenght: 5.895 m. (19′ 4 1/8″) Width: 2.350 m. (7′ 8 1/2″) Height: 2.392 m. (7′ 10 1/8″) Door Opening:
What’s the maximum weight of an ocean freight container?
Please note that we comply with state and federal weight limitation when moving the ocean freight container. Recommended maximum road weight limitation for freight containers is 38,500 lbs per 20′ and 42,000 lbs per 40′ in US and Canada.