Shipping container dimensions
Whether you are buying or hiring a shipping container for NZBOX, it’s important to know the exact container dimensions before you place your order. In stating the obvious, you want to be sure you have enough room in the space you intend to place it before it arrives. It also helps to think about how much space you actually need from a shipping container whether you’re using it for storage or for transportation.
Below you’ll find all the measurements you need for our shipping containers which include both external and internal dimensions. These are standard shipping container sizes but if you find that you need additional information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
8ft Shipping Container
Our 8ft shipping container dimensions can be found below. The 8ft container is the smallest container available and is a great storage/freight solution for smaller goods.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2488 mm | 2287 mm |
| Width | 2200 mm | 2112 mm |
| Height | 2260 mm | 2059 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 950 kg |
| Payload | 5,050 kg |
| Cube | 9.95 cu. m |
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10ft Shipping Container
Our 10ft shipping container dimensions can be found below. The 10ft container is the second-smallest sized container available on the market today. It’s a container that’s becoming increasingly popular for home owners as a versatile storage solution.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2591 mm | 3029 mm |
| Width | 2393 mm | 2950 mm |
| Height | 2393 mm | 2950 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 1,255 kg |
| Payload | 8,095 kg |
| Cube | 15.9 cu. m |
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20ft Shipping Container
20ft container dimensions can be found below. The 20ft shipping container is the standard sized shipping container used globally for the transport, storage and freight of goods. They are incredibly versatile, serving a wide range of needs.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6058 mm | 5900 mm |
| Width | 2438 mm | 2352 mm |
| Height | 2591 mm | 2393 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 2,060 kg |
| Payload | 28,420 kg |
| Cube | 33.2 cu. m |
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20ft High Cube Container
20ft high cube container dimensions can be found below. They are essentially the same length as a standard-sized shipping container but are an extra foot in height. They are particularly useful for the storage and transport of oversized items.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 6058 mm | 5900 mm |
| Width | 2438 mm | 2352 mm |
| Height | 2896 mm | 2695 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 2,250 kg |
| Payload | 28,230 kg |
| Cube | 37.42 cu. m |
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40ft Shipping Container
40ft container dimensions can be found below. The 40ft shipping container is the largest sized container available on the market for sale or hire. It gives you the largest capacity for storage and transport and provides great value for money for large quantities of goods.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12200 mm | 12035 mm |
| Width | 2438 mm | 2352 mm |
| Height | 2591 mm | 2393 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 3,510 kg |
| Payload | 26,970 kg |
| Cube | 67.2 cu. m |
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40ft High Cube Container
40ft high cube container dimensions can be found below. The high cube container offers an extra foot in height which adds to a fairly significant increase in storage capacity across its 40ft length. Also a great choice for oversized goods.
| Specifications | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12200 mm | 12035 mm |
| Width | 2438 mm | 2352 mm |
| Height | 2896 mm | 2695 mm |
| Specifications | Weights |
|---|---|
| Unit weight | 4,050 kg |
| Payload | 26,430 kg |
| Cube | 75.9 cu. m |
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