40 ft (12 m) Standard Shipping Container

External Dimensions

• Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
• Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
• Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)

Internal Dimensions

• Length: ~39.5 ft (12.03 m)
• Width: ~7.7 ft (2.35 m)
• Height: ~7.9 ft (2.39 m)

Door Opening

• Width: ~7.8 ft (2.34 m)
• Height: ~7.5 ft (2.28 m)

Weight & Capacity

• Tare Weight: ~8,300–8,800 lb (3,750–4,000 kg)
• Max Payload: ~58,900 lb (26,700 kg)
• Max Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)

Construction

• Material: Corten (weathering) steel
• Floor: Marine-grade plywood (≈28 mm thick)
• Doors: Double cargo doors with locking bars

Volume

• Internal Volume: ~2,390 cu ft (≈67.7 m³)

Common Uses

• International sea & rail freight
• High-volume storage
• Container conversions (housing, offices, workshops)
• Modular and industrial projects