40 ft (12 m) Shipping Container

External Dimensions

Length: 40 ft (12.19 m)
Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)

Internal Dimensions

Length: ~39.5 ft (12.03 m)
Width: ~7.7 ft (2.35 m)
Height: ~7.9 ft (2.39 m)

Door Opening

Width: ~7.8 ft (2.34 m)
Height: ~7.5 ft (2.28 m)

Weight & Capacity

Tare Weight: ~8,300–8,800 lb (3,750–4,000 kg)
Max Payload: ~58,900 lb (26,700 kg)
Max Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)

Construction

Material: Corten (weathering) steel
Floor: Marine-grade plywood (≈28 mm thick)
Doors: Double cargo doors with locking bars

Volume

Internal Volume: ~2,390 cu ft (≈67.7 m³)

Common Uses

International sea & rail freight
High-volume storage
Container conversions (housing, offices, workshops)
Modular and industrial projects