The Interior & Exterior Dimensions of a Shipping Container

## Shipping Containers Dimensions & What You Need To Know Understanding [shipping container dimensions](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/resources/shipping-container-types-and-specifications) is a crucial part of buying the best container for your personal or business needs. In fact, numbers are key when it comes to containers, and if you want to store specific goods inside one, then you really need to understand measurements and measuring systems. **Before purchasing a storage container, we advise you to consider these factors:** 1) Eveon Containers only sells used wind & watertight [20ft](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-20ft-shipping-container), [40ft](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-shipping-container) & [40ft HC](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-high-cube-shipping-container) Shipping Containers 2) What the container will be used for (storage, shipping, building) 3) Your budget 4) What type of delivery will you require (pick up, flatbed or tiltbed delivery) 5) Specific shipping container dimensions, including height & [weight requirements](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/how-much-does-a-used-shipping-container-weigh) ## Working out the best possible size for your need vital to a seamless purchase. Be it a 20ft, 40ft, or high cube shipping container — we’ll guide you in your choice by explaining key ISO sizing differences below.  ## All Containers Below Meet ISO Standards At Eveon Containers, all the containers we sell conform to universal ISO quality standards to ensure they are wind & watertight. These standards are minimum and maximum specifications when it comes to the measuring of containers for oceanic transport. ## 20ft Shipping Container Dimensions Our smallest product offering is a [20ft container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-us/20-foot-shipping-container). Specs below: - Exterior dimensions of this container are: 20’ (length) x 8' (width) x 8'6" (height). - Interior dimensions are roughly: 19’4” (length) x 7’9” (width) x 7’10” (height). - Have roughly 150sq ft of storage capacity. - When it comes to width — standard shipping containers that meet ISO Certification will always measure 8ft wide externally and have an external height of 8’6’’. They also have a minimum width of 7.6ft and a minimum height of 7.6ft high. ## 40ft Shipping Container Dimensions Should you need a somewhat larger container, then a [40ft container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-us/40-foot-shipping-container) might very well be the best size for your requirements. These are the dimensions of a 40-foot container: - Exterior dimensions of this container are: 40' (length) x 8' (width) x 8'6" (height). - Interior dimensions are: 39' 5'' (length) x 7' 9'' (width) x 7'10" (height). - Offer roughly 305sq ft of storage capacity - Standard shipping containers that meet ISO Certification will measure 8ft wide externally and 8.5ft high. They will also measure roughly 7.6ft wide internally and have an internal height of 7.6ft. ## 40ft High Cube Shipping Container Dimensions 40ft HC Conex containers are our biggest product we offer. These containers are one foot higher than a standard 40ft container, allowing for goods with an increased height or the need for a forklift to transport goods in and out of the container. Check out the 40-foot container high cube dimensions. - Exterior dimensions of a 40ft high cube shipping container are: 40' (length) x 8' (width) x 9'6" (height). - Interior dimensions are: 39'5" (length) x 7'9" (width) x 8'10" (height). - Offer roughly 320 sq ft of storage space - Shipping containers that meet ISO Certification will measure 8.8ft high for the interior of high cube containers. - High Cube (HC) shipping containers can be for both commercial and private usage. Since these Conex containers have a bit more space than standard ones, they are a ideal solution for housing bigger cargo or for an increased number of smaller items. ## What To Expect From A Used Shipping Container - Visible dents, scratches and rust acceptable - No holes, or leaks - Patches acceptable on walls and wooden floors - Faded paint and paint patches acceptable - Doors may be stiff to open & close ## How many pallets fit in a container? Many customers ask us [how many pallets fit in a container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-us/number-of-pallets-in-a-container). And our answer is always, well, that depends on the size of the pallet and the container itself. A pallet is a wooden structure used in the transportation of goods. It has a particularly clever purpose in ensuring the stability of goods, especially those moved with a forklift or crane. Moreover, using a pallet ensures seamless storage and moving of goods due to the pallet’s universal size. A commonly used pallet is the Euro pallet, which is 31.5” wide x 47.24” long. However, it’s important to note that pallets are also available with a dimension of 40” x 48”, the latter being more popular in North America. Additionally, another pallet available in 39.37” x 47.24” is commonly used in Asia and Europe, and this is considered similar to the North American version of the 40”x 48” pallet. Given this information, a 20ft container can hold around 10 - 11 pallets (depending on the size and type of cargo stacked on the pallet). In contrast, a 40ft container can hold around 20 - 24 pallets (also, depending on the size and type of cargo).