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By James Raman|25 Oct 2024|Guides
Shipping containers come in a range of standard sizes. Their size refers to the container’s length in feet. Most containers are a similar width and there are two common heights, a general purpose or high cube variant. More about that later.
They range in size from 8ft, or 2.43m, all the way up to 48ft, or 14.63m.
The most common shipping container, a 20ft container, measures 6.05m long x 2.43m wide x 2.59m tall.
It's important to note the following dimensions and weights can vary slightly between builds.
With so many different container sizes, there is no 'standard' shipping container. However the most common shipping container is the 20ft container.
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,831Length (mm)2,991Tare (kg)1,300Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)8,860Height (mm)2,390Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)10,160
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,120Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)28,360Height (mm)2,390Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)30,480
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,315Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)28,165Height (mm)2,700Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)30,480
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)12,032Length (mm)12,192Tare (kg)3,490Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)26,990Height (mm)2,393Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)30,480
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)12,032Length (mm)12,192Tare (kg)4,670Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)29,330Height (mm)2,695Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)34,000
10ft shipping containers, also referred to as mini shipping containers, are the ideal storage solution when space is limited. These smaller units are commonly used for the safe onsite storage of furniture, equipment, parts and accessories.
SCF's 20ft shipping container is the most popular and common onsite storage solution, and with good reason! It is strong, safe, secure and quick to deliver. Not only that, it is affordable and so so easy to organise.
The 40ft Shipping Container is twice the length of the 20ft variant, which means twice the internal storage volume. It is a good choice for large sites with a high volume of storage needs.
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The external height of a general purpose container is 8’6”, or 2.59m tall. The internal height varies slightly, but is ~2.39m high.
A high cube container has an additional foot of height, so externally it measures 9’6”, or 2.89m tall. The internal height of a high cube container varies slightly, but is ~2.69m high.
High cubes were originally introduced to provide additional internal storage for the purpose of furniture storage and transport, but the benefits have extended into other uses also.
You can tell if a container is a high cube by looking at it if you see black and yellow tape next to the corner castings.
Generally speaking, yes.
A 10ft General Purpose container is the same height as a 20ft General Purpose container, which is the same height as a 40ft General Purpose container. The same goes for high cube variants.
High cube... ...not a high cube
How much does a shipping container weigh? And what about the other weights that are displayed on containers?
Tare weight is the weight of an empty shipping container. For context, a 20ft shipping container weighs ~2,100kg empty.
A shipping container’s payload is the total weight of the cargo or goods that it can hold. For context, a 20ft shipping container can hold just over 28,000kg.
Maximum Gross Weight is the total maximum weight that is permitted for the container. It equals the Tare + Payload, or put simply, the weight of the container and the maximum amount of goods it can carry safely.
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Shipping containers come in a wide range of sizes. For storage containers, the most common size is 20ft, however there are others designed to cater for your storage needs or fit in the space available at your site.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,287Length (mm)2,438Tare (kg)950Width (mm)2,112Width (mm)2,200Payload (kg)5,050Height (mm)2,067Height (mm)2,260MGW (kg)6,000
The 8ft shipping container is less common, but still a popular choice for space constrained sites that require extra storage. Courtyard homes, small business and sports clubs are well suited to containers of this size.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,831Length (mm)2,991Tare (kg)1,300Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)8,860Height (mm)2,390Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)10,160
Of the mini shipping containers available, 10ft shipping containers are the most commonly available. They provide ample space for onsite storage, but are still less common than 20ft containers.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,840Length (mm)2,991Tare (kg)1,350Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)10,000Height (mm)2,698Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)11,350
10ft high cube shipping containers provide an additional foot of height for extra storage.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,120Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)28,360Height (mm)2,390Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)30,480
The original and most common type of container, the 20ft shipping container is everywhere.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,315Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)28,165Height (mm)2,700Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)30,480
The 20ft high cube shipping container provides an additional foot of height for extra storage. These are popular for transport purposes too.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,200Width (mm)2,287Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)20,800Height (mm)2,302Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)24,000
The 20ft side opening shipping container provides easy access to your stored goods. These are popular if you plan to regularly access stored goods.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,300Width (mm)2,287Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)27,180Height (mm)2,607Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)30,480
The 20ft side opening high cube shipping container provides easy access to your stored goods with an additional foot of height. These are popular if you plan to regularly access stored goods, and need a little extra storage space.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)12,032Length (mm)12,192Tare (kg)3,490Width (mm)2,352Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)26,990Height (mm)2,393Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)30,480
The 40ft shipping container is another common size. These are not much more expensive than 20ft variants and store a lot of goods.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)12,032Length (mm)12,192Tare (kg)4,670Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)29,330Height (mm)2,695Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)34,000
If space is not an issue, the 40ft high cube shipping container is often the most popular choice for large scale storage and transport.
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Site sheds provide a safe environment for your team to work from or take a well earned break. They are a staple on construction and projects sites. Our Site Sheds come in two main sizes, 20ft and 40ft.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,770Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,590Width (mm)2,150Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)6,410Height (mm)2,440Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)10,000
Release the load in our 20ft ablution block, often the most important building on site.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,770Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,370Width (mm)2,150Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)6,630Height (mm)2,440Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)10,000
The 20ft crib room provides a safe, comfortable place for your team to take a break and refuel.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,770Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,340Width (mm)2,150Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)6,660Height (mm)2,440Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)10,000
The 20ft site office can be configured to suit your requirements and help better manage your project onsite.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,770Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,000Width (mm)2,150Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)7,000Height (mm)2,440Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)10,000
Our 20ft first aid room is a safe, clean space to treat individuals.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)N/ALength (mm)6,058Tare (kg)N/AWidth (mm)N/AWidth (mm)2,438Payload (kg)20,000Height (mm)N/AHeight (mm)260MGW (kg)N/A
Keep your team safe on site with our 20ft hoarding platform 10kPa units configured to suit your site shed needs.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,315Width (mm)2,350Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)28,165Height (mm)2,700Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)30,480
A 20ft container workshop is the perfect alternative to a shed, especially if you need it quickly and don't want to go through the whole council approval process. They are also popular on worksites.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,866Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,000Width (mm)2,246Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)3,000Height (mm)2,500Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)6,000
Keep your team clean and hygienic with a 20ft shower block.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)11,884Length (mm)12,192Tare (kg)7,320Width (mm)2,150Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)7,680Height (mm)2,405Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)15,000
40ft container accommodation units are popular on camps and regional projects. Each comes with all the amenities one could expect from a comfortable home away from home.
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Dangerous Goods Containers come in a range of sizes. They are designed to safely store a range of dangerous goods, chemicals and corrosives.
INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,100Length (mm)2,163Tare (kg)900Width (mm)1,345Width (mm)1,425Payload (kg)3,000Height (mm)1,675Height (mm)2,289MGW (kg)3,900
Store your dangerous goods safely on space constrained sites in a Chemical Storage Cabinet for much less than the cost of a dangerous goods container. Can be located inside or outside.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,400Length (mm)2,564Tare (kg)1,300Width (mm)1,210Width (mm)1,407Payload (kg)4,500Height (mm)2,700Height (mm)3,525MGW (kg)5,800
Need to store some IBCs on site? Have you seen ourDangerous Goods Cabine - 4 IBC? It is our tallest and most IBC storage friendly product in our range.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)N/ALength (mm)2,500Tare (kg)1,450Width (mm)N/AWidth (mm)1,800Payload (kg)4,200Height (mm)N/AHeight (mm)2,600MGW (kg)5,650
SCF's Dangerous Goods Store is a larger store room style solution for the storage of class 3 supplies. Enter and exit safely.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)2,840Length (mm)2,991Tare (kg)1,800Width (mm)2,370Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)8,360Height (mm)2,586Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)10,160
Our 10ft Dangerous Goods container allows you to store more dangerous goods on your site. Get it out of your workshop so you can free up space and store them safely.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,898Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)4,000Width (mm)2,309Width (mm)2,450Payload (kg)16,000Height (mm)2,586Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)20,000
Our 20ft Single Side Door Dangerous Goods container allows you to store and access dangerous goods from one whole side. Safe and easy access makes your day that much easier.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,948Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)4,600Width (mm)2,248Width (mm)2,462Payload (kg)16,000Height (mm)2,586Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)20,600
Our 20ft Double Side Door Dangerous Goods container provides the ultimate flexibility to access and pack your dangerous goods. Access from both sides saves you time and increases safety onsite.
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ISO Tanks are designed to transport or store bulk liquids or powders. Their external footprint is the same, however different models can hold a range of different volumes.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres14,000 - 26,000Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,500 - 3,500m 314-26Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)32,500 - 33,500Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)36,000
Store and transport your bulk liquids in our ISO liquid tank. We have introduced a range of industry leading safety features to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and contractors.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres28,000Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)4,150m 328Width (mm)2,502Payload (kg)29,850Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)34,000
Our ISO Pneumatic tank enables the safe and efficient transport of bulk powders. We have introduced a range of industry leading safety features to ensure the wellbeing of your staff and contractors.
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26,000L variant
VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres26,000Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,190m 326Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)32,810Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)36,000
Our ISO Side Discharge tank has side discharge capabilities so your operator does not need to leave the ground. It also comes with a range of other industry leading safety features.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres21,000 - 24,500Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,460m 321 - 24.5Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)35,540Height (mm)2,591MGW (kg)39,000
Our ISO Food Grade CIP tank is designed for the safe and efficient transport of bulk foods that will not be spoiled in transit.
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Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks provide large scale on site storage of liquids, for projects that require de-watering, dust suppression or other industrial uses.
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VolumeEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres37,000Length (mm)7,620Tare (kg)6,200Cubic (m 3)37Width (mm)2,438Payload (kg)63,000Barrels (BBL)232Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)69,200
Our 25ft Bulk Liquid Storage Tank is the ideal solution small scale requirements or space constrained sites.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres (L)77,000Length (mm)13,716Tare (kg)10,500Cubic (m 3)77Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)76,000Barrels (BBL)484Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)86,500
45ft Bulk Liquid Storage Tanks are popular for sites with significant liquid storage requirements.
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VOLUMEEXTERNALWEIGHTLitres (L)77,000Length (mm)12,844Tare (kg)17,000Cubic (m 3)77Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)76,000Barrels (BBL)484Height (mm)4,227MGW (kg)93,000
48ft Dual Axle Bulk Liquid Tanks can be quickly and easily deployed to, or relocated on site.
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Refrigerated containers come in a range of sizes, some less common than standard containers. They are available in 20ft, 41ft, 46ft and 48ft lengths.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,468Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)3,740Width (mm)2,375Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)31,260Height (mm)2,580Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)35,000
Our 20ft Cool Room is suited to onsite cold storage, at manufacturing facilities or events. It can also transport temperature sensitive pallets and cargo.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)11,780Length (mm)12,573Tare (kg)6,400Width (mm)2,385Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)28,200Height (mm)2,716Height (mm)3,000MGW (kg)35,000
A 41ft Refrigerated Container is popular for the transport of temperature controlled pallets and cargo.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)13,218Length (mm)14,185Tare (kg)6,870Width (mm)2,390Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)28,130Height (mm)2,716Height (mm)3,000MGW (kg)35,000
The 46ft Refrigerated Container has the same capabilities as the 41ft unit, but can hold more goods. Popular for large scale transport of temperature sensitive pallets and cargo.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)14,130Length (mm)15,234Tare (kg)7,760Width (mm)2,380Width (mm)2,500Payload (kg)27,240Height (mm)2,716Height (mm)3,000MGW (kg)35,000
The 48ft Refrigerated Container is the largest refrigerated container available on the market. It is best suited to the large-scale transport of temperature sensitive pallets and cargo.
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Pallet wide containers are designed to fit two Australia CHEP pallets (width ways). Our pallet wide containers also come with the option of vertical load bars, that enable you to safely stack fragile pallets on top of each other without the risk of damage.
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INTERNALEXTERNALWEIGHTLength (mm)5,899Length (mm)6,058Tare (kg)2,882Width (mm)2,422Width (mm)2,462Payload (kg)27,598Height (mm)2,694Height (mm)2,896MGW (kg)30,480
Easily fit up to 10 pallets for safe and secure transport, or 20 pallets by adding our vertical load bars into our 20ft Pallet Wide container.
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