Shipping containers come in various sizes, but the two most common sizes used for international shipping are 20-foot and 40-foot containers. Here are the dimensions for these standard containers:
20-foot Container:
External dimensions: Length 20 feet (6.06 meters), Width 8 feet (2.44 meters), Height 8.5 feet (2.59 meters)
Internal dimensions: Length 19.4 feet (5.9 meters), Width 7.7 feet (2.35 meters), Height 7.9 feet (2.39 meters)
Capacity: Approximately 1,172 cubic feet (33.2 cubic meters)
Maximum payload: Around 22,040 pounds (10,000 kilograms)
40-foot Container:
External dimensions: Length 40 feet (12.19 meters), Width 8 feet (2.44 meters), Height 8.5 feet (2.59 meters)
Internal dimensions: Length 39.5 feet (12.03 meters), Width 7.7 feet (2.35 meters), Height 7.9 feet (2.39 meters)
Capacity: Approximately 2,390 cubic feet (67.7 cubic meters)
Maximum payload: Around 22,040 pounds (10,000 kilograms)
These standard container sizes are widely used for transporting various goods by sea, and they are designed to fit onto container ships, trucks, and trains for efficient transportation. Other specialized container sizes and types, such as high cube containers or open-top containers, are also available to accommodate specific cargo requirements.