The numbers that matter before you order — and the three that catch people out.
| Container | External | Internal | Door opening | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10ft Shipping Containers | 2.99m long × 2.44m wide × 2.59m high | 2.83m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 2.34m wide × 2.28m high | 16m³ |
| 20ft Shipping Containers | 6.06m long × 2.44m wide × 2.59m high | 5.90m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 2.34m wide × 2.28m high | 33.2m³ |
| 40ft Shipping Containers | 12.19m long × 2.44m wide × 2.59m high | 12.03m × 2.35m × 2.39m | 2.34m wide × 2.28m high | 67.7m³ |
| High Cube Containers | 6.06m or 12.19m long × 2.44m wide × 2.90m high | up to 2.69m headroom | 2.34m wide × 2.58m high | 37.4m³ (20HC) / 76.4m³ (40HC) |
Tall gear must fit through 2.28m doors even though the ceiling is 2.39m. High cubes lift the door to 2.58m.
A tilt-tray needs the container length plus the truck — call it 15m of straight run for a 20ft drop.
Every standard container is 2.44m wide outside, 2.35m inside. If it has to fit a gap, measure the gap, not the brochure.