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Unit Converter
Convert any container dimension between metric and imperial. The result also shows feet-and-inches notation (8′6″) — the format used on spec sheets and CSC plates.
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8 ft = 2.438 m (universal container width) · 8′6″ = 2.591 m (standard height) · 9′6″ = 2.896 m (high cube height) · 20 ft = 6.058 m and 40 ft = 12.192 m external length. Full metric tables: container dimensions in meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is a 40 ft container?
12.192 m external length exactly — the nominal 40 ft is the actual length. Width 2.438 m, height 2.591 m (2.896 m for high cube).
What is 8 ft 6 in in meters?
2.591 m — the standard external height of a shipping container. The high cube’s 9′6″ converts to 2.896 m.
How many centimeters is a container wide?
244 cm external (2.438 m, fixed by ISO 668) and about 235 cm internal after the corrugated walls.