45 foot containers

Dimensions 

• External: 45 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 9 ft 6 in high
• Internal: 44 ft 4 in long, 7 ft 8.5 in wide, and 8 ft 9.75 in high
• Door: 7 ft 8.125 in wide and 8 ft 5.75 in high

Weight 

• Empty: Approximately 10,580 lbs
• Net load: Approximately 55,559 lbs
• Maximum: In the US, the maximum weight of a 45 ft container, including the cargo, is 71,650 lbs

Uses

• Intermodal freight transportation: 45 ft containers are used to transport non-perishable cargo in large volumes 
• Climate-sensitive storage: Insulation can be added to regulate the temperature inside the container 
• Mobile tiny homes: 45 ft containers can be converted into tiny homes 

Benefits 

• The extra length of a 45 ft container compared to a 40 ft container can save costs by eliminating the need for two smaller containers
• The additional height of a 45 ft container makes it easier to load and unload with a forklift