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It is vital to know how big the inside of a container actually is. They do differ in size as some are insulated, some are refrigerated and some are taller than standard. As well, international shipping containers come in either 10ft, 20ft or 40ft sizes. There are even bigger, 53ft units but these are mainly for rail carry and are not sea going freight.

A standard 40 foot dry cargo container is 40ft x 8ft x 8.5ft. (12.19m x 2.44m x2.59m).

Internal dimensions are39.39ft x 7.71ft x 7.80ft. (12.01m x 2.35m x 2.38m).

Door size is 7.48ft height x 7.64ft width (2.28m height x 2.33m width)

Inside cubic capacity is 2,372 cu ft. (67.2cu m)

Cargo Capacity is (on a unit approved for use) 58,422lbs (26,500kg)

TARE weight (the unit itself, empty) is 8,776lbs (3,980kg)

Floorspace is 303sqft or 29sqm

A standard 20 foot dry cargo container is 19.88ft x 8ft x 8.5ft. (6.05m x 2.44m x2.59m).

Internal dimensions are 19.35ft x 7.71ft x 7.80ft. (5.90m x 2.35m x 2.38m).

Door size is 7.48ft height x 7.64ft width (2.28m height x 2.33m width)

Inside cubic capacity is 1,158 cu ft. (32.8cu m)

Cargo Capacity is (on a unit approved for use) 47,716lbs (21,640kg)

TARE weight (the unit itself, empty) is 5,204lbs (2,360kg)

Floorspace is 149sqft or 13.8sqm