A standard shipping container typically has a height of 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters). This height measurement applies to both 20-foot and 40-foot long containers. However, there are also variations in container sizes, including high cube containers, which have greater interior height. Here are the details:
- Standard Shipping Container:
- Length: 20 feet (6.1 meters)
- Width: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
- Height: 8 feet 6 inches (2.59 meters)
- High Cube Shipping Container:
- Length: 20 feet or 40 feet
- Width: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
- Height: 9 feet 6 inches (2.9 meters)
The standard height of 8 feet 6 inches allows for efficient stacking and transportation of containers on various modes of transportation. High cube containers provide additional interior height, making them popular for storage, conversion into living spaces, or transporting taller goods.
Keep in mind that these dimensions are external measurements. The interior dimensions might be slightly smaller due to the thickness of the container walls. When considering a shipping container for a specific use, make sure to measure the interior space to ensure it meets your requirements.