Types & Sizes of Sea Containers

Explore the container types used in sea freight and learn about their internal and external dimensions, loading capacity, and door measurements to choose the most suitable container for your goods..

15 types of containers

Select a container type to view the dimensions and suitable uses for each shipment:

Selected Container:

Standard

20ft

20 ft. Standard Container

A versatile container suitable for shipping general cargo, cartons, light equipment, and non-refrigerated commercial goods.

External Dimensions

Length6,058mm

Width2,438mm

Height2,591mm

Internal Dimensions

Length5,898mm

Width2,352mm

Height2,393mm

Door & Capacity

Door Width2,340mm

Door Height2,280mm

Capacity33.2m³

Complete Dimensions Reference

All measurements are in millimeters based on standard dimensions and may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer or shipping line.

Dimension	External dimensions	Internal dimensions	Door Opening
Length	6,058 mm	5,898 mm	—
Width	2,438 mm	2,352 mm	2,340 mm
Height	2,591 mm	2,393 mm	2,280 mm
Capacity	33.2 m³

The displayed dimensions are indicative and based on commonly used standard container measurements. Actual dimensions may vary slightly depending on the container type, manufacturer, or shipping line.

Dimension

External dimensions

Internal dimensions

Door Opening

Length

6,058 mm

5,898 mm

—

Width

2,438 mm

2,352 mm

2,340 mm

Height

2,591 mm

2,393 mm

2,280 mm

Capacity

33.2 m³