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title: "20ft Container Dimensions"
description: "Uncover the essential dimensions and features of our 20ft shipping containers in London. Ideal for versatile storage and transport needs, learn how these standard-sized containers can benefit your logistics operations."
url: "https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/container-dimensions/20ft-container-dimensions"
date: "2026-04-21T22:04:15+00:00"
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![20ft Shipping Container](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/images/containerimages/shipping-containers-london-31.jpg)

# Shipping Container Dimensions

Understanding the dimensions of your shipping container is crucial when planning for storage, transport, or conversion projects. We’ve made it easy to compare the specifications of our most popular container types, from 20ft standard units to [40ft flat racks](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/container-dimensions/40ft-flat-rack-dimensions), including refrigerated and open top models. Explore each container’s detailed measurements, internal space, and weight capacity below to find the right fit for your project.

## 20ft Container Dimensions

 Technical specifications for 20ft Standard Shipping Container, including weight, volume, and dimensions.
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| **Maximum payload** | 62,391 lb | 28,300 kg |
| **External dimensions (L x W x H)** | 20' x 8' x 8'6" | 6.096 x 2.438 x 2.591 m |
| **Internal volume** | 1,165 cubic feet | 33 m3 |
| **Door opening width** | 7' 8 1/16" | 2.350 m |
| **Door opening height** | 7' 5 1/2" | 2.274 m |
| **Internal length** | 19' 4 1/8" | 5.896 m |
| **Internal width** | 7' 8 1/2" | 2.350 m |
| **Internal height to load line** | 7' 10 7/32" | 2.393 m |
| **Gross weight** | 67,197 lb | 30,480 kg |

![Internal view of 20ft shipping container showing marine plywood floor and lashing points](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/images/containerimages/shipping-containers-london-129.jpg)

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