What Are Standard Shipping Container Sizes?  Shipping Containers, appearing to just be a hunk of steel on the outside, are actually one of the world’s most versatile storage solutions. They’re used for freight to cross the seas day in and day out, but many people don’t realize that you can actually buy them (very easily) from the internet for your own personal use.

A typical ISO shipping container is made from Cor-ten steel also known as  “weathering steel”. Cor-ten steel is a corrosion resistant steel that is used within many industries where exposed steel is in harsh conditions.

1. Steel corrugated sheet sidewalls, roof, and back panel
2. Purin reinforced 1-⅛” Marine Plywood Floors
3. All-welded-steel, continuously
4. Floor structure is 6” steel cross members

20 Ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 20′)

Weight 4500lbs

Interior Dimensions:

Length: 19′ 5″

Width: 7′ 8-⅛”

Height: 7′ 9-⅝”

Door Opening:

Width: 7’ 8-½”

Height: 7’ 5-¾”

40 ft Standard Dry (8’6″ x 8′ x 40′)

Weight 8500lbs

Interior Dimensions:

Length: 39′ ⅜”

Width: 7′ 8-⅛”

Height: 7′ 9-⅝”

Door Opening:

Width: 7’ 8-½”

Height: 7’ 5-¾”

40 ft High Cube (9’6″ x 8′ x 40′)

Weight: 8750 lbs

Interior Dimensions:

Length: 39′ 4”

Width: 7′ 7”

Height: 8′ 9″

Door Opening:

Width: 7’ 8″‘

Height: 8’ 5”