shipping container dimensions gCaptain Total Views: 46 July 28, 2009 20′ container 40′ container imperial metric imperial metric externaldimensions length 20′ 0″ 6.096 m 40′ 0″ 12.192 m width 8′ 0″ 2.438 m 8′ 0″ 2.438 m height 8′ 6″ 2.591 m 8′ 6″ 2.591 m interiordimensions length 18′ 10  5 ⁄ 16 ″ 5.758 m 39′ 5  45 ⁄ 64 ″ 12.032 m width 7′ 8  19 ⁄ 32 ″ 2.352 m 7′ 8  19 ⁄ 32 ″ 2.352 m height 7′ 9  57 ⁄ 64 ″ 2.385 m 7′ 9  57 ⁄ 64 ″ 2.385 m door aperture width 7′ 8 â…›â€³ 2.343 m 7′ 8 â…›â€³ 2.343 m height 7′ 5 ¾â€³ 2.280 m 7′ 5 ¾â€³ 2.280 m volume 1,169 ft³ 33.1 m³ 2,385 ft³ 67.5 m³ maximumgross mass 66,139 lb 30,400 kg 66,139 lb 30,400 kg empty weight 4,850 lb 2,200 kg 8,380 lb 3,800 kg net load 61,289 lb 28,200 kg 57,759 lb 26,600 kg Tags: containerships Updated: October 7, 2009 (Originally published July 28, 2009) Editorial Standards · Corrections · About gCaptain Subscribe for Daily Maritime Insights Sign up for gCaptain’s newsletter and never miss an update — trusted by our 105,239 members Prev Back to Main Next Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Get The Daily Insights That Power Maritime Professionals Worldwide Essential maritime and offshore news, insights, and updates delivered daily straight to your inbox — trusted by our 105,239 members Have a news tip? Let us know. Stay Ahead with Our Weekly ‘Dispatch’ Email Dive into a sea of curated content with our weekly ‘Dispatch’ email. Your personal maritime briefing awaits! Sign Up Sign In Related Articles News Alternative-Fuel Ship Orders Slow as Owners Hedge Fuel Bets Orders for alternative-fuelled vessels continued in May but remain well below last year’s pace, highlighting a more cautious and diversified approach to decarbonization investments across the global shipping industry. According... June 4, 2026 Total Views: