Storage | Shipping Container Specifications

Typical ISO (International Standards Organization) shipping containers are manufactured with identical size specification in terms of exterior height, exterior width, and exterior length. The standardization of containers and the adoption of the ISO specification is to insure that all equipment handlers, chassis, rail cars, and slot spaces on vessels will accommodate ALL containers. This makes our job much easier, because we can confidently give you exact exterior specifications. Interior specifications can be slightly different, less then 1" variation. These ISO containers are now available in all major metropolitan areas throughout the nation. Shipping containers as storage units have changed the storage industry, most people prefer the convenience of mobile storage vs. standard mini storage. Container Alliance has formed a network of small businesses that are familiar with your needs. This guide is designed to help you become informed about container uses, common questions and problems.

Typical Dimensions
	Exterior			Interior			Door Opening
	Length	Width	Height	Length	Width	Height	Width	Height
10' Standard Dry Container	10'	8'	8'6"	9'3"	7'8"	7' 9 7/8"	7'8"	7'5"
20' Standard Dry Container	20'	8'	8'6"	19'3"	7'8"	7' 9 7/8"	7'8"	7'5"
40' Standard Dry Container	40'	8'	8'6"	39' 5"	7'8"	7' 9 7/8"	7'8"	7'5"
40' High Cube Dry Container	40'	8'	9'6"	39' 5"	7'8"	8' 10"	7'8"	8' 5 1/2"
45' High Cube Dry Container	45'	8'	9'6"	44' 5"	7'8"	8' 10"	7'8"	8' 5 1/2"
20' Refrigerated Container	19' 10.5"	8'	8'6"	17' 11"	7'6"	7'6"*	7''5"	7'3"
40' Refrigerated Container	40'	8'	8'6"	37' 11"	7'6"	7'6"*	7''6"	7'6"
40' High Cube Refrigerated Container	40'	8'	9'6"	37' 11"	7'6"	8'4"*	7''6"	8'4"

Typical Weights / Capacity
	Cubic Capacity	Tare Weight	Max Gross	Max Payload
20' Standard Dry Container	1,165 cu. ft.	5,050	67,200	62,150
40' Standard Dry Container	2,350 cu. ft.	8,000	67,200	59,200
40' High Cube Dry Container	2694 cu. ft.	8,775	67,200	58,425
45' High Cube Dry Container	3043 cu. ft.	9,810	72,800	62,990
20' Refrigerated Container	1,010 cu. ft. (967)**	6,503	52,800	46,407
40' Refrigerated Container	2,051 cu. ft. (1959)**	9,700	67,200	57,450
40' High Cube Refrigerated	2,380 cu. ft. (2,289)**	9,590	70,550	60,960

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