What's the dimensions of a sea container?

Perth Containers supplies 6ft Sea Containers, 8ft Sea Containers, 10ft Sea Containers, 20ft Sea Containers and 40ft Sea Containers. The tables below provide precise external and internal dimensions, door height, volume and weight, helping you choose the perfect container for your project.

Standard Sea Container Dimensions

Our new and used Standard Sea Containers offer secure, single-entry storage available in 10ft Sea Containers, 20ft Sea Containers, and 40ft Sea Containers, including both Standard and High Cube options.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 10ft High Cube
    10ft High Cube

    External Length

    2,980mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,891mm

    Internal Width

    2,830mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,685mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,585mm

    Cubic Capacity

    18m³

    Empty Weight

    1,350kg

    Max Payload

    10,000kg

  • 10ft Standard
    10ft Standard

    External Length

    2,980mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    2,830mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,385mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,285mm

    Cubic Capacity

    16m³

    Empty Weight

    1,250kg

    Max Payload

    8,910kg

  • 20ft High Cube
    20ft High Cube

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,891mm

    Internal Width

    5,890mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,695mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,585mm

    Cubic Capacity

    37.4m³

    Empty Weight

    2,350kg

    Max Payload

    28,130kg

  • 20ft Standard
    20ft Standard

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    5,880mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,385mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,285mm

    Cubic Capacity

    33.1m³

    Empty Weight

    2,250kg

    Max Payload

    28,230kg

  • 40ft High Cube
    40ft High Cube

    External Length

    12,192mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,896mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,695mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,585mm

    Cubic Capacity

    76.2m³

    Empty Weight

    3,820kg

    Max Payload

    26,580kg

  • 40ft Standard
    40ft Standard

    External Length

    12,192mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,390mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,285mm

    Cubic Capacity

    67.7m³

    Empty Weight

    3,400kg

    Max Payload

    27,080kg

  • 6ft Mini Cube
    6ft Mini Cube

    External Length

    1,825mm

    External Width

    1,945mm

    External Height

    1,920mm

    Internal Width

    1,670mm

    Internal Length

    1,875mm

    Internal Height

    1,730mm

    Door Width

    1,616mm

    Door Height

    1,526mm

    Cubic Capacity

    5.45m³

    Empty Weight

    600kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • 8ft Mini Cube
    8ft Mini Cube

    External Length

    2,438mm

    External Width

    2,200mm

    External Height

    2,260mm

    Internal Width

    2,287mm

    Internal Length

    2,110mm

    Internal Height

    2,065mm

    Door Width

    2,110mm

    Door Height

    1,950mm

    Cubic Capacity

    10m³

    Empty Weight

    950kg

    Max Payload

    5,050kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

Side Opening Sea Container Dimensions

Our Side Opening Sea Containers offer tailored solutions for oversized cargo, sensitive goods and unique access needs, built to handle what others can’t. They are available as 20ft Side Opening Sea Containers and 40ft Side Opening Sea Containers, in both Standard and High Cube options.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 20ft Side Opening High Cube
    20ft Side Opening High Cube

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,896mm

    Internal Width

    5,898mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,605mm

    Door Width

    2,340mm

    Door Height

    2,597mm

    Cubic Capacity

    35m³

    Empty Weight

    3,000kg

    Max Payload

    27,480kg

  • 20ft Side Opening Standard
    20ft Side Opening Standard

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    5,970mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,587mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,190mm

    Cubic Capacity

    31m³

    Empty Weight

    3,670kg

    Max Payload

    30,330kg

  • 40ft 2-Door High Cube
    40ft 2-Door High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,895mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,460mm

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    67m³

    Empty Weight

    5,950kg

    Max Payload

    18,050kg

  • 40ft 3-Door High Cube
    40ft 3-Door High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,895mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,460mm

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    67m³

    Empty Weight

    5,950kg

    Max Payload

    18,050kg

  • 40ft 4-Door High Cube
    40ft 4-Door High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,895mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,460mm

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    67m³

    Empty Weight

    5,950kg

    Max Payload

    18,050kg

  • 40ft Side Opening High Cube
    40ft Side Opening High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,895mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,287mm

    Internal Height

    2,460mm

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    67m³

    Empty Weight

    5,950kg

    Max Payload

    18,050kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

Refrigerated Sea Container Dimensions

Our Refrigerated Sea Containers provide precise temperature control from -20°C to +20°C, ensuring your perishables stay fresh throughout storage. They are available as 20ft Sea Containers and 40ft Sea Containers, in both Standard and High Cube options.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 20ft Insulated (Non Operational)
    20ft Insulated (Non Operational)

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    5,468mm

    Internal Length

    2,227mm

    Internal Height

    2,270mm

    Door Width

    2,290mm

    Door Height

    2,264mm

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    3,740kg

    Max Payload

    31,260kg

  • 20ft Insulated (Non Operational) High Cube
    20ft Insulated (Non Operational) High Cube

    External Length

    6,060mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,890mm

    Internal Width

    5,450mm

    Internal Length

    2,280mm

    Internal Height

    2,567mm

    Door Width

    2,290mm

    Door Height

    2,264mm

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    3,840kg

    Max Payload

    31,360kg

  • 20ft Refrigerated High Cube
    20ft Refrigerated High Cube

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,895mm

    Internal Width

    5,468mm

    Internal Length

    2,375mm

    Internal Height

    2,698mm

    Door Width

    2,290mm

    Door Height

    2,564mm

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    3,840kg

    Max Payload

    31,360kg

  • 20ft Refrigerated Standard
    20ft Refrigerated Standard

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    5,468mm

    Internal Length

    2,227mm

    Internal Height

    2,270mm

    Door Width

    2,290mm

    Door Height

    2,264mm

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    3,740kg

    Max Payload

    31,260kg

  • 40ft Insulated (Non Operational) High Cube
    40ft Insulated (Non Operational) High Cube

    External Length

    12190mm

    External Width

    2280mm

    External Height

    2890mm

    Internal Width

    11578mm

    Internal Length

    2280mm

    Internal Height

    2525mm

    Door Width

    2276mm

    Door Height

    2525mm

    Cubic Capacity

    66.7m³

    Empty Weight

    4300kg

    Max Payload

    29,500kg

  • 40ft Refrigerated High Cube
    40ft Refrigerated High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,890mm

    Internal Width

    11,578mm

    Internal Length

    2,227mm

    Internal Height

    2,525mm

    Door Width

    2,276mm

    Door Height

    2,535mm

    Cubic Capacity

    66.7m³

    Empty Weight

    4,300kg

    Max Payload

    29,500kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

Dangerous Goods Sea Container Sizes

Our Dangerous Goods Sea Containers come fitted with bunded floors and louvre vents, keeping fuels, paints and chemicals safely stored in line with Australian regulations, while maintaining a standard footprint for easy transport.
They are available as 10ft Sea Containers and 20ft Sea Container, in both Standard and High Cube options.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 10ft Dangerous Goods
    10ft Dangerous Goods

    External Length

    2,991mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    2,790mm

    Internal Length

    2,370mm

    Internal Height

    2,385mm

    Door Width

    2,330mm

    Door Height

    2,285mm

    Cubic Capacity

    16m³

    Empty Weight

    1200kg

    Max Payload

    8,960kg

  • 10ft High Cube Dangerous Goods
    10ft High Cube Dangerous Goods

    External Length

    2,991mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    2,790mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,390mm

    Door Width

    2,340mm

    Door Height

    2,597mm

    Cubic Capacity

    15.9m³

    Empty Weight

    1,200kg

    Max Payload

    8,960kg

  • 20ft Side Opening Dangerous Goods
    20ft Side Opening Dangerous Goods

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,462mm

    External Height

    2,896mm

    Internal Width

    5,948mm

    Internal Length

    2,248mm

    Internal Height

    2,586mm

    Door Width

    2,340mm

    Door Height

    2,597mm

    Cubic Capacity

    39.8m³

    Empty Weight

    4,600kg

    Max Payload

    16,000kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

Open Top Sea Container Dimensions

Our Open Top Sea Containers provide easy overhead access, allowing you to load and unload bulky or tall items with cranes or forklifts. They are available as 20ft Sea Containers and 40ft Sea Containers, in both Standard and High Cube options.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 20ft Open Top High Cube
    20ft Open Top High Cube

    External Length

    6,060mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,890mm

    Internal Width

    5,892mm

    Internal Length

    2,347mm

    Internal Height

    2,580mm

    Door Width

    2,335mm

    Door Height

    2,580mm

    Cubic Capacity

    36.8m³

    Empty Weight

    N/A

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • 20ft Open Top Standard
    20ft Open Top Standard

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,896mm

    Internal Width

    5,960mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,280mm

    Door Width

    2,340mm

    Door Height

    2,280mm

    Cubic Capacity

    33m³

    Empty Weight

    3,000kg

    Max Payload

    27,480kg

  • 40ft Open Top High Cube
    40ft Open Top High Cube

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,890mm

    Internal Width

    12,029mm

    Internal Length

    2,352mm

    Internal Height

    2,649mm

    Door Width

    2,352mm

    Door Height

    2,570mm

    Cubic Capacity

    74.9m³

    Empty Weight

    4,250kg

    Max Payload

    26,330kg

  • 40ft Open Top Standard
    40ft Open Top Standard

    External Length

    12,192mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    12,030mm

    Internal Length

    2,350mm

    Internal Height

    2,390mm

    Door Width

    2,340mm

    Door Height

    2,285mm

    Cubic Capacity

    66.8m³

    Empty Weight

    4,050kg

    Max Payload

    28,450kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

Flat Rack Sea Container Dimensions

Flat Rack Sea Containers are ideal for transporting and storing heavy, oversized or awkwardly shaped equipment and goods. They are available as 20ft Sea Containers and 40ft Sea Containers sizes.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 20ft Flat Rack Fixed End
    20ft Flat Rack Fixed End

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,210mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    2,740kg

    Max Payload

    28,330kg

  • 20ft Flat Rack Standard
    20ft Flat Rack Standard

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,210mm

    Internal Width

    5,898mm

    Internal Length

    2,227mm

    Internal Height

    2,600mm

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    2,150kg

    Max Payload

    28,330kg

  • 40ft Flat Rack
    40ft Flat Rack

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,440mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    5,500kg

    Max Payload

    25,000kg

  • 40ft Flat Rack Fixed End
    40ft Flat Rack Fixed End

    External Length

    12,190mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,440mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    N/A

    Empty Weight

    5,500kg

    Max Payload

    25,000kg

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

ISO Tank Container Dimensions

Our ISO Tank Containers are purpose-built for the safe transport and storage of both hazardous and non-hazardous liquids, available in a variety of specifications to suit your needs.

Exterior Length

Exterior Width

Exterior Height

Interior Length

Interior Width

Interior Height

Door Width

Door Height

Cubic Metres

Approx. Empty Weight

Approx. Max Payload

  • 20ft ISO Diesel Tank
    20ft ISO Diesel Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,800kg

    Max Payload

    32,810kg

  • 20ft ISO Tank
    20ft ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,438mm

    External Height

    2,591mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,800kg

    Max Payload

    32,810kg

  • Bitumen ISO Tank
    Bitumen ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    23 - 25m³

    Empty Weight

    3,000 - 4,500kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • Food Grade ISO Tank
    Food Grade ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    24 - 26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,600 - 4,100kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • Gas ISO Tank (Pressure Tank)
    Gas ISO Tank (Pressure Tank)

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,595mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    22 - 25m³

    Empty Weight

    4,200 - 4,500kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • Refrigerated ISO Tank
    Refrigerated ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    24 - 26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,800 - 4,300kg

    Max Payload

    31,700 - 32,200 kg

  • Standard ISO Tank
    Standard ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,190kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • Swap Body ISO Tank
    Swap Body ISO Tank

    External Length

    7,150 - 7,820mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    30 - 35m³

    Empty Weight

    3,200 - 4,800kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • T11 ISO Tank
    T11 ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    21 - 26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,500 - 4,000kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • T14 ISO Tank
    T14 ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    21 - 26m³

    Empty Weight

    3,600 - 4,100kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

  • T20 and T22 ISO Tank
    T20 and T22 ISO Tank

    External Length

    6,058mm

    External Width

    2,440mm

    External Height

    2,590mm

    Internal Width

    N/A

    Internal Length

    N/A

    Internal Height

    N/A

    Door Width

    N/A

    Door Height

    N/A

    Cubic Capacity

    19 - 24m³

    Empty Weight

    3,700 - 4,300kg

    Max Payload

    N/A

*Sea Containers measurements are indicative only and not to exact mm.

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