{"id":30969,"date":"2026-10-13T13:54:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/?p=30969"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:54:35","slug":"20ft-vs-40ft-container","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/en\/20ft-vs-40ft-container\/","title":{"rendered":"20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_class=&#8221;acp-root&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"acp\">\n<header class=\"acp-hero acp-hero--short\"><img width=\"2450\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-scaled.jpg\" class=\"acp-hero__img\" alt=\"20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to choose\" sizes=\"100vw\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-scaled.jpg 2450w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-1280x1337.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-980x1024.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/40-480x502.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-crumbs\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"acp-kicker\" style=\"color:#ffb4ab\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to choose<\/h1>\n<div class=\"acp-meta\"><span>All-Container guides<\/span><span>2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"acp-article\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap acp-wrap--narrow\">\n<div class=\"acp-article-body\"><pee>20 ft and 40 ft shipping containers are the most common formats for storage, transport and conversions. The right choice depends on what you store, the space on your site and your transport budget.<\/pee>\n<h2>Dimensions at a glance<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>20 ft standard<\/th>\n<th>40 ft standard<\/th>\n<th>40 ft high cube<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>External length<\/td>\n<td>6.06 m<\/td>\n<td>12.19 m<\/td>\n<td>12.19 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External width<\/td>\n<td>2.44 m<\/td>\n<td>2.44 m<\/td>\n<td>2.44 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External height<\/td>\n<td>2.59 m<\/td>\n<td>2.59 m<\/td>\n<td>2.90 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume<\/td>\n<td>\u224833 m\u00b3<\/td>\n<td>\u224867 m\u00b3<\/td>\n<td>\u224876 m\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>When a 20 ft container is the better choice<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You have limited space or narrow truck access.<\/li>\n<li>You store tools, building materials or archives.<\/li>\n<li>You want lower transport and unloading costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When a 40 ft container pays off<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You have large volumes or long items (pipes, profiles, furniture).<\/li>\n<li>The price per cubic metre is usually lower than for a 20 ft.<\/li>\n<li>For tall items, the high cube version gives about 30 cm more height.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Don\u2019t forget transport and placement<\/h2>\n<pee>A 40 ft container needs a longer truck and more room to manoeuvre. Before ordering, check the access road and the unloading spot; we can advise based on a few photos of the site.<\/pee> <pee>See the available models: <a href=\"\/en\/product\/20-storage-container\/\">20 ft shipping container<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/product\/40-storage-container\/\">40 ft shipping container<\/a>.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--tight\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-cta\">\n<div class=\"acp-cta__inner\">\n<div>\n<h2>Need a container?<\/h2>\n<pee>Call us or request a quote online. You get one offer for the container, transport and placement.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-btns\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"acp-btn acp-btn--primary dialog-action\" data-open-dialog=\"dialog-request-quote\" data-request-type=\"quote\">Request a quote<\/button><a class=\"acp-btn acp-btn--ghost\" href=\"tel:+491743359726\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 3h3.5l2 5-2.5 1.8a12 12 0 0 0 6.2 6.2L16 13.5l5 2V19a2 2 0 0 1-2 2A17 17 0 0 1 3 5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2z\"\/><\/svg>+49 174 3359726<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--soft\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\">\n<div class=\"acp-head\"><span class=\"acp-kicker\">Guide<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"acp-h2\">More useful guides<\/h2>\n<pee>All guides are on the <a href=\"\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a> page.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-grid\"><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/one-trip-cargo-worthy-iicl-containers\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-1024x888.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"What one-trip, cargo-worthy and IICL mean for containers\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-980x849.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Sets-5-1-480x416.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>What one-trip, cargo-worthy and IICL mean for containers<\/h3>\n<pee>A simple guide to shipping container grades: one-trip (almost new), IICL, cargo-worthy and storage-grade containers.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/container-permit\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"789\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC03622-789x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Do you need a permit for a container in Germany?\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>Do you need a permit for a container in Germany?<\/h3>\n<pee>When a container on your land may need a building permit in Germany: use, size, duration, the state building code and which documents we provide.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"acp-card\" href=\"\/en\/preparing-ground-container-delivery\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"acp-card__img\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"How to prepare the ground for container delivery\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 1080px) 50vw, 380px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/all-containers.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LEFT-REAR-480x360.jpg 480w\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"acp-card__body\">\n<h3>How to prepare the ground for container delivery<\/h3>\n<pee>Level ground, support under the corners and access for the delivery truck: the simple steps before a shipping container is delivered.<\/pee><span class=\"acp-link\">Read the guide<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"acp-sec acp-sec--tight acp-related\" aria-label=\"See also\">\n<div class=\"acp-wrap\"><span class=\"acp-kicker\">See also<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"acp-pills\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/container-rental\/\">Container rental<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/shipping-container-prices\/\">Container prices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/faq\/\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/about-us\/\">About us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/mobile-space-storage-solutions\/\">Shipping containers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/planing-montage-and-logistic\/\">Transport and installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/guides\/\">Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>Guide20 ft vs 40 ft container: which one to chooseAll-Container guides2 min read20 ft and 40 ft shipping containers are the most common formats for storage, transport and conversions. 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