20ft container: Your storage container, portable cabin or sanitary cabin
20ft container: Internal and external dimensions
The external dimensions in millimetres for 20ft containers are 6,055 x 2,435 x 2,591 (L x W x H) in the standard version. There are also 20ft containers in the following alternative height dimensions:
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2.800 mm
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2.960 mm
The internal dimensions (L x W x H), also in millimetres, are as follows: 5,860 x 2,240 x 2,340. Alternatively, they can be requested with the following internal floor to ceiling height:
- 2.540 mm
- 2.700 mm
These dimensions apply to standard office containers and standard sanitary units.
For 20ft storage containers the dimensions (L x W x H) are as follows:
- External: 6.058 x 2.438 x 2.591 mm
- Internal 5.898 x 2.344 x 2.376 mm



20ft container types: Versatile
20ft containers can be implemented in many combinations and floor plans and can also be stacked at different heights depending on the type of container. In this way, the perfect space solution can be quickly and easily created, wherever it is needed.
A place to retreat on the construction site, an additional material store in the plant or a comfort zone in the form of a sanitary solution in the municipal sector - here you'll find an overview of the 20ft container types from CONTAINEX.
20ft containers for sale or rent: Product information
Equipment options for your 20ft container
20ft containers for sale or rent are available in the CONTAINEX range as portable cabins, storage containers, sanitary cabins and shipping containers. Depending on whether you're requesting a material store in these dimensions or need a common room in the form of a portable cabin, there are various equipment options:
- Flexible door and window panels
- Burglar alarm and other security options
- Various floorings
- Customised paintwork and decals for new 20ft containers
- Electrical equipment such as light fittings, CEE external connections or high-voltage sockets
- Shelving systems
- Energy saving options that reduce expenses and save resources

Delivery and assembly

Your advantages with CONTAINEX as a partner
CONTAINEX, a WALTER GROUP company, has been successful in container trading and manufacturing for more than 40 years. During this time, we've been able to oversee a wide variety of projects and gain a huge amount of specialist knowledge on mobile space solutions. You benefit from this knowledge and first-class customer service when you choose us as your partner.
- European container production in our own production facilities
- Prompt delivery within Europe thanks to our comprehensive sales network
- Guaranteed, long term availabilty of spare parts
- Expert advice on financing
- Environmentally-friendly and resource-efficient production and delivery of our containers
Enquire now about a 20ft container
Do you need a container with the dimensions 6,055 x 2,435 x 2,591 (L x W x H) that perfectly meets your needs thanks to the individual equipment options? Then a high-quality 20ft container from CONTAINEX is the right choice for you. Our employees will be happy to advise you - in your native language and in person on site. So don't waste time; send us your non-binding enquiry. Together, we'll realise your project in no time at all!
Enquire nowFAQs
How big is a 20ft container?
The external dimensions in millimetres for 20ft containers are 6,055 x 2,435 x 2,591 (L x W x H) in the standard version.
- 800 mm
- 800 mm
The internal dimensions (L x W x H), also in millimetres, are as follows: 5,860 x 2,240 x 2,340.
- 540 mm
- 700 mm
How heavy is a 20ft container?
Depending on the type of container, a 20ft container weighs between 1,270 and 2,350 kg, and the specific weight also depends on the particular design and specification. Here are the specific details for the different and most popular cabin/container types:
- Storage container 20ft: 1,270 kg
- Portable cabin from 1,850 kg
- Sanitary cabin from 2,500 kg