Shipping Container Dimensions

Discover the versatility of our shipping container sizes, uses and applications.

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Shipping Container Dimension

Container Type
Size
External Dimensions
Internal Dimensions
Tare Weight (empty)
Max Gross Weight
Pay Load (full)
Volume
General Purpose
Containers
5ft
4'1'' x 4'7'' x 5'8'' (1250 mm x
1400 mm x 1730 mm)
3'6'' x 4'3'' x 5'2'' (1088mm x
1314mm x 1580mm)
1215 lbs (550kg)
4410lbs (2000kg)
-
79ft³
6ft
4'11'' x 5'3'' x 6'6'' (1500mm x
1600mm x 1981mm)
4'4'' x 4'11'' x 6' (1338mm x
1514mm x 1831mm)
1320lbs (600kg)
6610lbs (3000kg)
-
130ft³
7ft
5'8'' x 5'11'' x 6'6'' (1740mm x
1800mm x 2235mm)
5'5''x 5'7'' x 6'11'' (1578mm x
1714mm x 2085mm)
1565lbs (710kg)
8820lbs (4000kg)
-
198.8ft³
8ft
8' x 7'2'' x 7'5'' (2438mm x
2200mm x 2260mm)
7'6'' x 6'11'' x 6'9'' (2287mm x
2112mm x 2062mm)
1980lbs (900 kg)
13320 lbs (6000kg)
11250lbs (5100kg)
351ft³
9ft
7'5'' x 7'2'' x 9' (2260mm x
2200mm x 2743mm)
6'10'' x 7'8'' x 8'6'' (2084mm x
2112mm x 2593mm)
2250lbs (1020kg)
13230lbs (6000kg)
-
402.3ft³
10ft
9'9'' x 8' x 8'6'' (2991mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
9'3'' x 7'8'' x 7'10'' (2840mm x
2350mm x 2393mm)
2755lbs (1250kg)
24800lbs (11250kg)
22045lbs (10000kg)
564ft³
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
19'4'' x 7'8'' x 7'10'' (5898mm x
 2352mm x 2393mm)
4820lbs (2185kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
62380lbs (28295kg)
1173ft³
40ft
40' x 8' x 8'6'' (12192mm x
2438mm x 2591mm)
39'5'' x 7'8'' x 7'10'' (12009mm x
2286mm x 2377mm)
8245lbs (3740kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
58955lbs (26740 kg)
2394ft³
Flatrack containers
20ft
19'9'' x 8' x 7'3'' (6038mm x
 2438mm x 2233mm)
18'6'' x 8' x 7'2'' (5638mm x
 2438mm x 2194mm)
6280lbs (2850kg)
74960lbs (34000kg)
68680lbs (31150kg)
-
40ft
39'6'' x 8' x 7'5'' (12048mm x
 2438mm x 2264mm)
38'2'' x 7'8'' x 7'4'' (11652mm x
2347mm x 2265mm)
11180lbs (5070kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
58955lbs (26740kg)
-
High Cube containers
20ft
19'10'' x 8' x 9'6'' (6058mm x
2438mm x 2896mm)
19'4'' x 7'8'' x 8'10'' (5898mm x
2352mm x 2698mm)
4920lbs (2230kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
62280lbs (28250kg)
1320ft³
40ft
40' x 8' x 9'6'' (12192 mm x
 2438mm x 2896mm)
39'5'' x 7'8'' x 8'10'' (12032mm x
 2352mm x 2698mm)
8575lbs (3890kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
58625lbs (26590 kg)
2698ft³
Multidoors
20ft
19'10'' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
2438mm x 2591mm)
19'7'' x 7'6'' x 7'10'' (5970mm x
2288mm x 2393mm)
5840lbs (2650kg)
67200lbs 30480kg)
61360lbs (27830kg)
1154ft³
40ft
40' x 8' x 8'6'' (12190mm x
2431mm x 2590mm)
39'7'' x 7'6'' x 7'10'' (12086mm x
2287mm x 2390mm)
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 -
-
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Offshore containers
20ft
-
-
-
-
-
-
40ft
-
-
-
-
-
-
Openside containers
20ft
19'10'' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
2438mm x 2591mm)
19'4''x 7'6'' x 7'6''(5898mm x
2288mm x 2302mm)
6790lbs (3080kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
60410lbs (27400kg)
1097ft³
40ft
40' x 8' x 9'6'' (12192 mm x
2438mm x 2896mm)
39'5'' x 7'6'' x 8' (12032mm x
2288mm x 2453mm)
13630lbs (6180kg)
67200lbs (30480 kg)
53570lbs (24300kg)
1370ft³
Open top containers
20ft
-
-
-
-
-
-
40ft
Platform containers
20ft
19'10'' x 8' x 1' (6058mm x
2438mm x 323.8mm)
-
3970lbs (1800kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
63230lbs (28680kg)
-
40ft
-
-
-
 -
-
-
Refrigerated containers
10ft
10' x 8' x 8'6''(2991mm x
2438mm x 2591mm)
7'8'' x 7'5'' x 7'4'' (2395mm x
2290mm x 2276mm)
3530lbs (1600kg)
22400lbs (10160kg)
18030lbs (8180kg)
441ft³
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
2438mm x 2591mm)
18'2' x 7'5'' x 7'4'' (5554mm x
2290mm x 2276mm)
5340lbs (2420kg)
67200lbs (30480kg)
61030lbs (27680kg)
1003ft³
40ft
40' x 8' x 9'6'' (12192 mm x
2438mm x 2896mm)
38'7'' x 7'6'' x 8'4'' (11588mm x
2290mm x 2548mm)
9150lbs (4150kg)
77160lbs (35000kg)
67180lbs (30470kg)
2383ft³
Tunnel
Containers
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' ( 6058mm ×
2438mm × 2591mm)
19'2'' x 7'8'' x 7'10''(5844mm ×
2352mm × 2393mm)
5200 lbs (2355kg)
67200 lbs (30480kg)
62000lbs (28125kg)
1161ft³
40ft
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Type
Capacity
Gross Weight
Tare Weight
Payload
Max Cargo Temp
Test Pressure
Working Pressure
ISO Tanks


21,000l
36,000kg
3,650kg
32,350kg
120⁰C
6.00 BAR
4.00 BAR
24,000l
36,000kg
3,900kg
32,100kg
120⁰C
6.00 BAR
4.00 BAR
25,000l
36,000kg
3,730kg
32,270kg
120⁰C
6.00 BAR
4.00 BAR
26,000l
36,000kg
4,060kg
31,940kg
120⁰C
6.00 BAR
4.00 BAR

Site Accommodation Dimensions 

Container Type
Size
External dimensions
Weight
Canteen
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
40ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
8,245lbs (3,740kg)
Combination Units
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Drying Room
10ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
2,866lbs (1,300kg)
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Offices
10ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
2,866lbs (1,300kg)
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Shower Blocks
10ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
2,866lbs (1,300kg)
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Sleeper Cabins
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Toilet Blocks

5ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
10ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
2,866lbs (1,300kg)
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
4,740lbs (2,150kg)
Effluent Tanks
10ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
 1,565lbs (710kg)
20ft
20' x 8' x 8'6'' (6058mm x
 2438mm x 2591mm)
2425lbs (1,100kg)

Welfare Units

Container Type
Size
External dimensions
Weight
12ft
12ft
11'8'' x 7'5'' x 4'9'' (3600mm x
 2300mm x 1500mm)
3,307lbs (1500kg)
25ft
25ft
24'99'' × 9'04''× 8'20'' (7620mm x
 2755mm x 2500mm)
10,582lbs (4800kg)

Shipping Container Materials

Our shipping containers, also known as steel storage containers or freight containers, include a single set of double doors and a hook to secure the doors using a CISA padlock, that you can also purchase from us. As standard, our containers come in dark blue or the more popular dark green, but these can either be resprayed or factory ordered with any colour to your branding or preference.

Blue shipping container with open doors showing a large white liquid storage tank on a stand inside, located outdoors with other containers in the background.

Shipping Container Compliance Standards

Our containers meet rigorous industry standards, including:

DNV 2.7-1: Offshore container design, construction, and testing

EN 12079: Construction, testing, and marking for offshore use

ISO 1161: Corner fittings for series 1 freight containers

CSC certification (on select models): International convention for safe containers

Shipping Container Range

Shipping Containers 40ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 30ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 20ft

Available from 5ft to 45ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 10ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 9ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 8ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 7ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 6ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers 5ft

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Multidoor Containers

Multidoors are the ideal solution to adding revenue streams to self-storage sites with limited space.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Tunnel Containers

Tunnel containers have doors at both ends, making accessing of stock quicker and easier.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Shipping Containers (5ft to 40ft)

Available from 5ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Platform Containers

ISO platform containers are frequently used to oversized cargo and machinery.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Open Top Containers

Open top containers are often associated with the shipping of large structures and scrap metal.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Refrigerated Containers

We supply refrigerated containers all year round, from all our main container yards.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

High Cube Containers

Available from 10ft to 40ft. Ideal for storing site equipment or creating more space in domestic settings.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Open Side Containers

Available in 20' and 40' sizes. These side opening containers allow for full side access.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Flatrack Containers

Flatrack Containers are popular with the shipping lines, Willbox can sell or lease flat racks nationwide.

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

Offshore Containers

All of our offshore containers are fully certified to DNV 2.7-1 standard

  • Storing goods, equipment, tools, or personal belongings.
  • Used as recycling or waste collection stations in public areas.

More Than Hire & Sales

Topper Containers

Discover what a topper container is and how it can help you maximise space in self-storage sites, construction projects, and modular builds.

Site Accommodation Hire

Willbox offers premium site accommodation for hire. Choose from a range of containers & cabins, tailored for your needs. Secure, comfortable & adaptable.

Finance Options and Calculator

Willbox offers flexible finance for containers - hire, buy, or rent-to-own. Fixed terms available. Use our finance calculator and find the right option today.

Container Painting & Respraying

Customise your container with expert painting & respraying from Willbox. Match your brand or site. Nationwide delivery. Get a quote today.

Bespoke Containers

Willbox creates bespoke shipping container conversions for offices, retail, homes & more. Fully customised to your needs. Start your container project today.

Energy

Willbox supplies custom container solutions for the energy sector - ideal for housing generators, labs, battery systems & more. Speak to our team today.

Construction

Willbox supplies durable containers for construction sites - offices, welfare units, drying rooms & more. Fast UK delivery. Get a quote for your project today.

Self Storage

Container storage sites are becoming more and more popular with the UK.. WILLBOX® are the UK's leading supplier of new and used shipping containers, container conversions and site accommodation with nationwide delivery. We specialise in container sale, container hire and the customisation of storage containers. We provide a complete range of services and consultancy for those looking to set up or expand self storage facilities.

Industrial, Retail & Parks

Willbox converts containers into cost-effective units for cafés, food stands, or retail use on industrial sites. Custom builds UK-wide. Enquire today.

Defence

Willbox supplies container conversions for defence use - modular, durable, and deployable units for bases, storage, comms, and more. Enquire about your project today.

Revenue Calculator

Use the Willbox revenue calculator to estimate your self storage site’s earning potential. Enter your site size and region to get started instantly.

Consultancy

Whether it be setting up a new self-storage site, container brokerage, logistics or designing a new bespoke container conversion our team will be on hand to offer help.. WILLBOX® are the UK's leading supplier of new and used shipping containers, container conversions and site accommodation with nationwide delivery. We specialise in container sale, container hire and the customisation of storage containers. We provide a complete range of services and consultancy for those looking to set up or expand self storage facilities.

Competitor Analysis

Willbox offers expert competitor analysis to help your self storage site stand out. Gain an edge with market insights and strategic support. Start today.

Aerial Site Surveys

Willbox offers aerial drone surveys for self storage and construction sites. Get detailed insights with minimal disruption. Book your drone survey today.

Topographical Surveys

Willbox offers topographical surveys to support accurate site planning and avoid costly errors. Ideal for container site design. Book a survey today.

Site Layout design

Willbox offers CAD layouts, overlays & drone surveys to help design efficient self storage sites. Maximise space and revenue - start planning with us today.

Brokerage

Willbox sources bulk and custom containers via a trusted global network. Choose colours, branding, and specs. Expert advice and fast UK delivery - enquire now.

Container Tracking

Track your WBXU container with the Willbox tracking tool. Quick, easy, and reliable for trade buyers across the UK. Check your container’s status now.

Container Stacking

Maximise space on-site with Willbox stackable container units. Safe, secure and quick to install - ideal for compact construction sites. Enquire today.

Sell your used Cabin or Container to us

Sell your used container or cabin to Willbox. Fair same-day valuations, nationwide collection, and fast payment. Upload your details and get started today.

Container Repair & Maintenance

Willbox offers expert container repairs and maintenance - fast, reliable service from our in-house team. Keep your units secure and compliant. Enquire today.

CSC Plating

Need your container CSC plated for sea freight? Willbox surveyors inspect and certify containers for global transport. Book your plating or IICL6 survey today.

Container Transport

Willbox offers expert container transport across the UK - hiab crane delivery, secure handling, and fast service. Speak to our team for a quote today.

Site Storage Overview

Set up or expand your self storage business with expert consultancy from Willbox. From planning to container supply - get started with the UK's trusted partner.

Conversions Overview

Willbox are UK pioneers in converting shipping containers into custom buildings. From single to multi-units, we offer expert container conversions. Contact us today!
Our Accreditations:
RoSPA
Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
British Association of Removers
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
M P B A
Construction Plant Hire Association
BIC
Road Haulage Association
Self Storage Association
Achilles
CSTA
BV Cert ISO 9001, 14001, 45001

Shipping Container
Solutions from Willbox

With over 25 years of experience, Willbox is a trusted provider of container and cabin solutions throughout the UK. As part of Williams Shipping Holdings Ltd., Willbox offers a wide range of container sizes - from new to custom-sized options - that meet diverse needs in storage, transportation, and business expansion. Designed to withstand the elements and retain long-term value, Willbox containers are a smart investment for any application.Whether you’re looking to buy or hire, we deliver quality containers tailored to your specifications. Contact Willbox today to find the perfect shipping container size for your unique requirements.

Full UK Coverage

Operating from 22 depots nationwide, Willbox ensures fast, efficient service wherever you are in the UK. Find a depot near you.

Have Questions? Let’s Talk!

We’re here to help with all your queries, quotes, and custom requests.

Blue shipping container with white metal locking bars and Willbox storage solutions logo on the side.