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.
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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 | ||||
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| 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 |

