{"id":6620,"date":"2026-07-09T10:18:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seabox.pl\/how-to-choose-the-size-of-a-shipping-container\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T08:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:55:26","slug":"how-to-choose-the-size-of-a-shipping-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seabox.pl\/en\/how-to-choose-the-size-of-a-shipping-container\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the size of a shipping container?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any type and any type of shipping containers are ideal for transportation and as stationary storage. Whether the main purpose will be transportation, storage or “for construction or modification” purpose, we must pay special attention to the dimensions of shipping, storage containers. <\/p>

You can find all types of containers, their sizes and technical specifications on our website<\/strong><\/a>. Below you will find information to help you decide on the type and dimensions of the container. <\/p>

Dimensions of containers and their units of measurement<\/h2>

Before buying, you should know that the main unit in which the size of “cans” (containers) is measured is TEU. <\/strong>Size 1 TEU<\/strong> corresponds to a standard 20<\/strong> – foot<\/strong> “can” (6 meter long), and 40<\/strong> – foot units<\/strong> are “cans” corresponding to size 2 TEU<\/strong>.<\/p>

Simplifying the units, we can also give the official dimensions of shipping containers in cubic meters, square meters and capacity converted to Euro-pallets.<\/p>

Sea container size – the most commonly sold containers their dimensions<\/h2>

Below is an overview of the most popular containers and their dimensions:<\/p>

  1. The statement opens with a 3-meter, 10-foot container. <\/strong>The basic dimensions of the container are 2,991 mm in length, 2,438 mm in width and 2,591 mm in height.<\/li>\n\n
  2. Another available size for a shipping container is a 6-meter, 20-foot<\/strong>container. The basic dimensions are 6,058 mm long, 2,438 mm wide and 2,591 mm high. <\/li>\n\n
  3. Another container often chosen by customers is the 12-meter, 40-foot<\/strong> unit. Its size is 12,192 mm long, 2,438 mm wide and 2,896 mm high. <\/li><\/ol>

    * The list presented here includes the most common storage containers chosen by customers. You can also find the types of shipping containers and the dimensions of each shipping container on our site in the corresponding category. <\/p>

    Dimension of a shipping container – what is necessary to choose the size of a container?<\/h2>

    To properly choose the size of a shipping container<\/a>,<\/strong> we need to know:<\/p>