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title: "20ft Open top container dimensions"
description: "Examine the dimensions and capacity of our 20ft open top shipping containers in London. Ideal for tall or irregularly shaped cargo, discover how these containers provide convenient loading options."
url: "https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/container-dimensions/20ft-open-top-dimensions"
date: "2026-04-16T01:43:22+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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![Open Top Container](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/images/containerimages/20ft-open-top-london1.jpg)

# 20ft Open Top Shipping Container Dimensions

The **20ft open top container** is purpose-built for cargo that requires loading from above. Ideal for tall, awkward, or heavy goods, such as machinery, timber, or scrap metal, this container features a removable tarpaulin roof supported by roof bows. With the top open, it allows crane or hoist access, making it a go-to option for construction, industrial, and export applications where standard doors simply won’t do.

Below are the typical dimensions and weight specifications for a standard 20ft open top container. Minor variations may apply depending on the container’s manufacturer or condition.

 | Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| **Maximum payload** | 62,170 lb | 28,200 kg |
| **External dimensions (L x W x H)** | 20' x 8' x 8'6" | 6.096 x 2.438 x 2.591 m |
| **Internal length** | 19' 4 1/4" | 5.898 m |
| **Internal width** | 7' 8 5/8" | 2.352 m |
| **Internal height** | 7' 8 1/2" | 2.348 m |
| **Roof opening length** | 18' 0 1/16" | 5.490 m |
| **Roof opening width** | 7' 3" | 2.210 m |
| **Gross weight** | 67,197 lb | 30,480 kg |
| **Tare weight** | 5,027 lb | 2,280 kg |

 ![A Open Top Container with a blue tarp top, surrounded by other containers in an industrial area.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/OpenTopContainers3_original.jpg)

 ![An interior view of a container, illuminated in vibrant blue and red colors, creating a striking visual effect.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/OpenTopContainers1_original.jpg)

 ![A stack of colorful Open Top Containers in red, green, blue, and black against a white background.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/OpenTopContainers4_original.jpg)

 ![A stack of Open Top Containers in an outdoor area, with machinery and tools nearby, under a clear blue sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/OpenTopContainers_original.jpg)

 ![Stacked Open Top Containers in red and blue, with a muddy ground and puddles reflecting the colors.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/20ftOpenTopscontainer5_original.jpg)

 ![A brown Open Top Containers is parked among others, with a forklift nearby in a gravel yard.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/OpenTopContainers2_original.jpg)

![A Open Top Container with a blue tarp top, surrounded by other containers in an industrial area.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/OpenTopContainers3_original.jpg)

![An interior view of a container, illuminated in vibrant blue and red colors, creating a striking visual effect.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/OpenTopContainers1_original.jpg)

![A stack of colorful Open Top Containers in red, green, blue, and black against a white background.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/OpenTopContainers4_original.jpg)

![A stack of Open Top Containers in an outdoor area, with machinery and tools nearby, under a clear blue sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/OpenTopContainers_original.jpg)

![Stacked Open Top Containers in red and blue, with a muddy ground and puddles reflecting the colors.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/20ftOpenTopscontainer5_original.jpg)

![A brown Open Top Containers is parked among others, with a forklift nearby in a gravel yard.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/175/thumb/OpenTopContainers2_original.jpg)

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