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title: "40ft Flat rack dimensions"
description: "Get the complete dimensions and capabilities of our 40ft flat rack shipping containers in London. Perfect for bulky or heavy cargo, find out how these containers offer a flexible solution for your shipping demand"
url: "https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/container-dimensions/40ft-flat-rack-dimensions"
date: "2026-04-16T01:38:29+00:00"
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![40ft Flat racks](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/images/containerimages/40ftFR-london.jpg)

# 40ft Flat Rack Container Dimensions

Our **40ft flat rack containers** are built for weighty lifting. With no side walls and sturdy end frames (either fixed or collapsible), these containers are perfect for transporting extra-wide or heavy items that just won't fit in a standard unit. Think industrial machinery, long steel pipes, construction beams, agricultural equipment, you name it. When your cargo breaks the mould, flat racks give you the flexibility and strength to move it safely.

Below are the detailed measurements of a typical 40ft flat rack container to help with planning your shipment or storage:

 | Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| **Maximum payload** | 63,640 lb | 28,870 kg |
| **External dimensions (L x W x H)** | 40' x 8' x 8'6" | 12.192 x 2.438 x 2.591 m |
| **Internal volume** | 2,366 cubic feet | 67 m3 |
| **Door opening width** | 7' 8 1/8" | 2.340 m |
| **Door opening height** | 7' 5 1/2" | 2.274 m |
| **Internal length** | 39' 5 11/16" | 12.032 m |
| **Internal width** | 7' 8 1/2" | 2.350 m |
| **Internal height to load line** | 7' 10 7/32" | 2.393 m |
| **Gross weight** | 71,650 lb | 32,500 kg |
| **Tare weight** | 8,010 lb | 3,630 kg |

 ![A large, wrapped container is being lifted by a crane against a cloudy sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/flat-racks-london4_original.jpg)

 ![A truck trailer loaded with colorful stacked panels, parked in a bare area under a cloudy sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/flat-racks-london3_original.jpg)

 ![A blue shipping container is seen alongside wooden planks and green containers in a storage yard.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/flat-racks-london2_original.jpg)

 ![A wooden loading surface with a green container background and a logo overlay indicating shipping services.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/flat-racks-london1_original.jpg)

 ![A blue industrial platform with wheels, resting on a gritty surface, featuring a logo and nearby containers.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/flat-racks-london_original.jpg)

![A large, wrapped container is being lifted by a crane against a cloudy sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/thumb/flat-racks-london4_original.jpg)

![A truck trailer loaded with colorful stacked panels, parked in a bare area under a cloudy sky.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/thumb/flat-racks-london3_original.jpg)

![A blue shipping container is seen alongside wooden planks and green containers in a storage yard.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/thumb/flat-racks-london2_original.jpg)

![A wooden loading surface with a green container background and a logo overlay indicating shipping services.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/thumb/flat-racks-london1_original.jpg)

![A blue industrial platform with wheels, resting on a gritty surface, featuring a logo and nearby containers.](https://shippingcontainersoflondon.co.uk/media/spgallery/177/thumb/flat-racks-london_original.jpg)

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