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What Size Shipping Container Do I Need?

Enter your cargo items and we'll recommend the right container size — with weight limits and packing constraints factored in.

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What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

  1. 01Total weight of cargo (container payload limits vary)
  2. 02Tallest item height — standard containers are 7.5 ft interior, high cube is 8.5 ft
  3. 03Floor footprint of non-stackable items

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

  1. ⚠Choosing a 20-ft when a 40-ft is needed — the price difference is often small vs. shipping two 20s
  2. ⚠Exceeding weight limits — a 20-ft container holds ~47,900 lbs but many shipments are volume-limited, not weight-limited
  3. ⚠Forgetting door dimensions — container doors are 86" wide, oversized items may not fit through

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

  • 20-foot vs 40-foot container?

    A 20-ft holds ~1,170 ft³ (233×90×90"). A 40-ft holds ~2,390 ft³. For a full household, 40-ft is standard.

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