What Fits In the 40 ft Shipping Container?

A 40 ft box gives double the length of a 20 ft, so the door opening still decides whether wide items load.

Door opening width: 92 in (7 ft 8 in). Use these defaults for planning, then enter your exact item and opening measurements for a precise verdict.

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Container Fit overview

40 ft Shipping Container

A 40 ft box gives double the length of a 20 ft, so the door opening still decides whether wide items load.

40 ft Shipping Container

Typical Measurements

Door opening width

92 in (7 ft 8 in)

Interior length

473 in (39 ft 5 in)

Interior width

93 in (7 ft 9 in)

Interior height

94 in (7 ft 10 in)

Door opening height

90 in (7 ft 6 in)

These are planning defaults. Measure your real opening before buying, moving, or booking delivery.

Length is never the limit at 39+ ft; the 92 in door width is what gates wide items.
Interior height of 94 in clears most furniture and appliances through the 90 in door.
Holds a 3-4 bedroom move, so the question is packing order, not whether items fit.

Sectional sofa

Sections load flat through the 92 in door easily.

Fits

Upright piano

Clears the door and stands inside without trouble.

Fits

Full 3-bedroom home

39+ ft of length absorbs a whole house load.

Fits

Enter your item dimensions and the exact opening to test width, height, and clearance for your move.

What Fits In the 40 ft Shipping Container?

A 40 ft box gives double the length of a 20 ft, so the door opening still decides whether wide items load.

Door opening width: 92 in (7 ft 8 in). Use these defaults for planning, then enter your exact item and opening measurements for a precise verdict.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily