40 ft standard container dimensions
473.7 × 92.6 in1,203.2 × 235.2 cm
A 40 ft standard container is about 12.03 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.39 m high inside (39.5 × 7.7 × 7.9 ft), with roughly 67.7 m³ of space.
Measurements
| Length | Width | Height | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside (ISO 668) | 480 in (40 ft)1,219.2 cm (12.19 m) | 95.98 in243.8 cm (2.44 m) | 102.01 in259.1 cm (2.59 m) |
| Inside (typical) | 473.7 in (39.48 ft)1,203.2 cm (12.03 m) | 92.6 in235.2 cm (2.35 m) | 94.21 in239.3 cm (2.39 m) |
| Door opening (typical) | 92.13 in234 cm (2.34 m) | 89.76 in228 cm (2.28 m) |
What to know
External sizes are fixed by ISO 668. Internal sizes and tare weight vary slightly between manufacturers and container lines, so check the carrier’s data before planning a tight load.
Questions people ask
How many cubic meters is a 40 ft standard container?
About 67.7 m³ of internal volume; plan to load about 85–90% of that in practice.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- ISO 668, Series 1 freight containers: external dimensions
- Typical internal dimensions published by container lines; individual boxes vary by a few millimeters
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