We all know what a shipping container looks like, but when deciding what size you need, it can feel like a minefield. A common question we hear is, “What can I fit in a shipping container?”. We have put together a handy reference guide to explain the available types and their sizes, dimensions and capacities.
At Crown Relocations South Africa, we provide three container options:
- 20 ft standard shipping container
- 40 ft standard shipping container
- 40 ft High Cube shipping container
20 ft shipping container
Shipping container dimensions
A 20 ft container is the smallest international container with external measurements of 5.898m long x 2.44m wide and 2.394m high. Its cubic capacity is approximately 30 cubic meters.
Container capacity
A 20ft container can hold the typical contents of a 2-bedroom apartment or townhouse. In the image below, you can see approximately what that equates to in terms of personal items. Selecting a professional packing team is vital to ensure everything is packed and loaded correctly.
If a 20ft container is too small for your needs, we recommend our 40 ft container.
40 ft shipping container
Shipping container dimensions
The 40ft container has external measurements of 12m long x 2.44m wide and 2.394m high. Its cubic capacity is approximately 60 cubic meters.
Container capacity
A 40ft container can hold the contents of a typical 4-bedroom home.
40 ft High Cube container
Shipping container dimensions
The 40ft High Cube container has external measurements of 12m long x 2.44m wide and 2.99m high (hence its name, High Cube!) Its cubic capacity is approximately 70 cubic meters.
Container capacity
A 40ft High Cube container can hold the typical contents of a 5-bedroom home or the usual contents of a 3-bedroom home, plus a vehicle.
Need further advice?
Whether you choose a 20 ft, 40 ft, or 40 ft High Cube container, they are all safe and secure options to get your items shipped to your new home.
If you have any further questions about the right option, our team would be happy to help!
Telephone: +270113721700