10 ft shipping container dimensions
A 10ft container measures about 2.83 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.39 m high inside (9′ 3.5″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 7′ 10″). That is 15.9 m³ (561 ft³). It carries up to about 8,860 kg (19,533 lb) of cargo. It is the smallest common shipping container, mostly used for storage and small site offices; most ocean carriers do not offer 10ft boxes for regular sea freight.
10ft container specifications
| Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Inside length | 2.83 m | 9′ 3.5″ |
| Inside width | 2.35 m | 7′ 8.5″ |
| Inside height | 2.39 m | 7′ 10″ |
| Outside length × width × height | 2.99 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m | 9′ 10″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 6″ |
| Door opening (W × H) | 2.34 m × 2.28 m | 7′ 8″ × 7′ 6″ |
| Internal volume | 15.9 m³ | 561 ft³ |
| Max payload | 8,860 kg | 19,533 lb |
| Tare weight | 1,300 kg | 2,866 lb |
| Max gross weight | 10,160 kg | 22,399 lb |
How big is a 10ft container?
Inside, a 10ft container is about 2.83 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.39 m tall, which gives a floor area of about 6.7 m² (72 sq ft). Outside it measures 9′ 10″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 6″ (2.99 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m). It is also called a 10GP or 10 ft dry container.
What fits in a 10ft container
- Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm), one layer: 5
- US pallets (48 × 40 in), one layer: 4
- Cartons 60 × 40 × 40 cm: about 128
- Cartons 50 × 40 × 30 cm: about 223
- Usable carton volume: roughly 12–14 m³
Counts are full 3D loading plans calculated with our load calculator, using the inside dimensions above. Pallet counts are single layer; see the pallet guides for double stacking.
Is a 10ft container used for shipping?
Rarely by ocean carriers. 10ft containers are usually sold or rented for storage and site use, and are moved by truck. For sea freight, the smallest standard option is a 20ft container, or LCL for small shipments. Many 10ft units are cut down from 20ft containers, so dimensions and ratings vary more than for ISO containers; check the CSC plate.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inside dimensions of a 10ft container?
About 283 × 235 × 239 cm (9′ 3.5″ × 7′ 8.5″ × 7′ 10″).
What are the outside dimensions of a 10ft container?
2.99 m × 2.44 m × 2.59 m (9′ 10″ × 8′ 0″ × 8′ 6″), set by the ISO 668 standard.
How many CBM is a 10ft container?
About 15.9 m³ of internal volume.
How much does a 10ft container weigh?
About 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) empty, depending on the build.