Shipping Container Dimensions

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

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Shipping Container Dimension

Container Type
External dimensions
Internal dimensions
Tare Weight (empty)
Pay Load (Full)
Volume
General shipping containers
5ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
2,094.4lb
2,094.4lb
346.8ft³
6ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
7ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
8ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
9ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
30ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Flatrack containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
High Cube containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Multidoors
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Offshore containers
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
346.8ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
Openside containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Open top containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Platform containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Offshore containers
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
346.8ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Welfare Unit Dimensions
25ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
12ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Refrigerated containers
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
346.8ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Tunnel containers
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
40ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³

Site Accommodation Dimensions 

Container Type
External dimensions
Internal dimensions
Tare Weight (empty)
Pay Load (Full)
Volume
Canteen
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
39.4ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
8,245.3lb
8,245.3lb
2,344.9ft³
Combination Units
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
19.5ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
4,739.9lb
4,739.9lb
1,154.8ft³
Drying Room
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
Offices
10ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
2,094.4lb
2,094.4lb
346.8ft³
20ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
2,094.4lb
2,094.4lb
346.8ft³
Shower Blocks
10ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
Sleeper Cabins
10ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
2,094.4lb
2,094.4lb
346.8ft³
20ft x 7.2ft x 7.4ft
7.5ft x 6.9ft x 6.7ft
2,094.4lb
2,094.4lb
346.8ft³
Toilet blocks
5ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
12ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³
20ft x 8ft x 8.6ft
9.3ft x 7.5ft x 7.8ft
2,866lb
2,866lb
558ft³

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.

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

Multidoors

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 Container

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

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.

Platform Container

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 Container

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 Container

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 Container

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 Container

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 Container

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 Container

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

Site Accommodation Hire

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

Finance Options

Explore a range of container finance options with Willbox, including hire, purchase, rent-to-buy, and fixed term rates for all your storage and site accommodation needs. Tailored solutions available across the UK.

Container Painting & Respraying

Willbox are one of the pioneering companies in the United Kingdom who have been recognised for shipping container conversions. That is not limited to physical change. We can spray containers to be your brand colour, or to suit your environment.. 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.

Bespoke Containers

If some mentions a 'shipping container' the image that springs to everyone's mind is pretty similar. . 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.

Energy

The energy sector has utilised container conversions for quite a while and continue to do so.. 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.

Construction

Discover how Willbox containers support the construction industry with flexible, durable solutions for offices, welfare units, and more. Perfect for every site's needs. Quick UK delivery.

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

Containers conversions are extremely popular within the hospitality sector. Containers are a very versatile and cost effective way for customers to open up new restaurants or even cafes on construction and industrial sites.. 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.

Defence

Willbox are one of the pioneering companies in the United Kingdom who have been recognised for converting a shipping container into almost any type of structure.. 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.

Revenue Calculator

Our revenue calculator is easy to use and can give you an indication into how much your site could be worth.. 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

Knowing your competitors, both locally and nationally, could be the key to your success. Our team can help analyse the market to ensure you beat the competition.. 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.

Aerial Site Surveys

With our fully licensed and trained drone team, we're able to survey your site with ease.. 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.

Topographical Surveys

When designing a site plan a topographical survey can save a lot of costly mistakes down the line, we can help with that.. 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.

Site Layout design

Using all the modern technology at our finger tips we can offer initial plans plans to begin creating your site designs. 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.

Brokerage

Utilising a global network of container traders and manufacturers, we can get you what you want.. 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.

Container Tracking

Willbox currently import thousands of shipping containers per year for trade buyers across the UK. Use our container tracking tool to find your WBXU container you have ordered.. 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.

Container Stacking

Modern construction sites are often small, and therefore it is necessary to maximise every bit of space that you have for your site accommodation units by container stacking.. 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.

Sell your used Cabin or Container to us

Do you have a shipping container, storage container, or cabin you want to sell? If so we would be happy to 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.

Container Repair & Maintenance

Containers get damaged, but Wilbox have experienced staff to ensure our container repair is to the highest standard.. 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.

CSC Plating

Our surveyors can approve containers for re-plating, ensuring that your container is fit for sea freight.. 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.

Container Transport

Willbox offers nationwide delivery with in-house transport. As the UK's top supplier, we provide new and used containers, conversions, and self-storage consultancy. Contact us!

Site Storage Overview

Willbox can support across the entire journey if you're looking to expand your self storage site or build from scratch.. 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.

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.

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