container-technical-drawings-and-specifications

CONEX SHIPPING CONTAINER DIMENSIONS

Common Shipping Container Specs

Shipping container dimensions vary in length and width. Most commonly, containers are around 10-feet, 20-feet, or 40-feet long, each at around 8 feet wide. The height of each shipping container varies between standard height (8 feet 6 inches) and "high cube" (9 feet 6 inches), which are often used to increase storage space or create better air circulation. Check out the table below for a breakdown of shipping container dimensions and specifications.

  •  
    Exterior Dimensions (LxWxH)
    Interior Dimensions (LxWxH)
    Door Opening(WxH)
    Square Footage
    Typical Weight (Empty)
  • 10-Foot Container
    9'9.75" x 8' x 8'6"
    9'3" x 7'8" x 7'10"
    7'8" x 7'5"
    75 square-feet
    2,850 lb
  • 20-Foot Container
    19'10.5" x 8' x 8'6"
    19'3" x 7'8" x 7'10"
    7'8" x 7'5"
    150 square-feet
    5,050 lb
  • 20-Foot High Cube
    19'10.5" x 8' x 9'6"
    19'3" x 7'8" x 8'10"
    7'8" x 8'5.5"
    150 square-feet
    5,181 lb
  • 40-Foot Container
    40' x 8' x 8'6"
    39'5" x 7'8"x 7'10"
    7'8" x 7'5"
    300 square-feet
    8,000 lb
  • 40-Foot High Cube
    40' x 8' x 9'6"
    39'5" x 7'8"x 8'10"
    7'8" x 8'5.5"
    300 square-feet
    8,775 lb

All dimensions and weights are approximate as containers vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Ready to take the next step? It’s easy!

Contact Falcon today by calling 877-704-0177 with any questions or to discuss how we can help simplify your design process.

You can also browse any one of our Floor Plan Product Catalogs to learn more:

download_catalog_blog_post_cta

Learn More About Shipping Container Basics

specs_office

Get Inspired with Floorplans for Small Shipping Container Offices

What exactly can you fit inside a 20-foot shipping container? Perhaps more than you’d think. Some people turn their 150 square feet of floor space into spacious remote offices.

specs_doors

10 Things to Consider When Buying a Conex Container

Whether you're just hearing about container structures or ready to place an order, you’re probably wondering, “What should I look for when buying a conex box?”

specs_buying

How to Open Shipping Container Cargo Doors Like a Pro

Cargo doors on a shipping container are the heavy-duty, weather-tight, secure swinging doors located at the end of the container. And when it comes to opening and closing the container, the task can be a bit challenging for a novice.

specs_maintenance

A 10-Step Guide to Maintaining Your Shipping Container

Modified shipping containers are extremely durable. In fact, containers boast an impressive 25-year lifespan when properly maintained. Fortunately, it’s relatively easy to maintain your container.

specifications-wheels

How to Transport Modified Shipping Containers

You envision purchasing a mobile container office or equipment enclosure, but then it hits you: how will your container get from point A to point B? Following are some helpful insights from the Falcon Structures logistics team.

shpping-container-on-a-truck-bed

When to Put a Shipping Container on Wheels

Falcon Structures usually recommends customers transport their modified shipping container with a semi truck. However, occasionally there are cases where towing a container on a chassis – a frame on wheels that carries the container –is the best solution.

What You Can Expect from Falcon Structures’ Modified Shipping Containers

We know that you need your structures to be secure, durable and portable, which is why we build our wide range of standard portable storage, office and housing structures using standard ISO 20 ft or 40-foot Conex shipping containers. We also make custom structures with standard and 10-foot shipping containers.

Conex Shipping Container Materials and Construction

forklift-moving-custom-conex-container

Portable ISO shipping containers require no foundations or structural assembly. Modified shipping containers are durable, weather-resistant and secure because they are built with:

  • 16-gauge vertically corrugated corten steel
  • Double, asymmetrical steel doors with ground-level entry
  • Heavy-duty, marine-grade wood flooring
  • Die-stamped steel roof

Used and One-Trip Containers

While 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers are the norm, the age and condition of shipping containers vary greatly. At Falcon Structures, most of the containers we modify and sell fall into the “one trip” or “new” category. One Trip containers have made only one trip from China to the U.S. and are the best option for living and working spaces.

Falcon Structures also offers used shipping containers – those that have made several trips by land or sea – but we only recommend this option for limited applications. Since we always choose containers with modification in mind, we only offer certified, wind and watertight containers.

Modified Shipping Containers Create Reliable Structures

 Canon office interior solution

While the concept of creating durable standardized shipping containers originated in the United States, most shipping containers (also known as Conex or Connex containers, ISO containers, one trip containers, sea containers, ocean containers, ISBU containers, intermodal containers, etc.) are manufactured in China or Europe.

Shipping Container Testing and Standards

To get to the U.S., shipping containers travel by sea and must meet strict ISO manufacturing standards set forth by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). These standards ensure any cargo stored inside is protected from harsh elements experienced at sea, including wind, rain, snow, ice and heat. 

Once modified, containers provide a safe and sturdy environment suitable for storage, industrial enclosures, living quarters, office space, military solutions and more.

For some fascinating facts about shipping containers, be sure to read our infographic. Don’t let the boxy shape fool you! Shipping containers lead complex lives traveling the globe. Our infographic illustrates the versatility of ISO shipping containers, popular uses and modifications for containers, as well as the nuts and bolts of key container features.

Think Inside The Box®

WITH OUR BLOG

Get everything from shipping container basics to detailed how-tos and industry news in our weekly blog. Stay inspired and subscribe!