Storage Container Specifications



Mobile Storage containers have become a very popular means of storing your contents. 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 convince 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' 9'8" 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 sq. ft. 5,050 67,200 62,150
40' Standard Dry Container 2,350 sq. ft. 8,000 67,200 59,200
40' High Cube Dry Container 2694 sq. ft. 8,775 67,200 58,425
45' High Cube Dry Container 3043 sq. ft. 9,810 72,800 62,990
20' Refrigerated Container 1,010 sq. ft. (967)** 6,503 52,800 46,407
40' Refrigerated Container 2,051 sq. ft. (1959)** 9,700 67,200 57,450
40' High Cube Refrigerated 2,380 sq. ft. (2,289)** 9,590 70,550 60,960