53ft Extra Large Shipping Container: Maximum Capacity for Maximum Demands
The 53ft container is the largest standard shipping container available and the dominant format in North American domestic trucking. With over 3,800 cubic feet of internal volume, a single 53ft unit holds more cargo than two standard 20ft containers combined. It is the go-to choice for businesses that need to store or move large quantities of goods efficiently, and for commercial operations where maximizing storage density per unit of ground space is critical.
Specifications
| External Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 53 ft (636 in / 16.15 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 6 in (102 in / 2.59 m) |
| Height | 9 ft 6 in (114 in / 2.90 m) |
| Internal Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 52 ft 6 in (630 in / 16.0 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 2 in (98 in / 2.48 m) |
| Height | 9 ft (108 in / 2.74 m) |
| Area and Volume | |
|---|---|
| Interior Floor Space | 429 sq ft |
| Volume | 3,861 cu ft |
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Tare Weight | 13,500 lbs (6,120 kg) |
| Max Payload | 54,500 lbs (24,720 kg) |
Common Uses
- Large-scale commercial and warehouse storage
- Domestic freight and trucking operations
- Distribution center overflow and seasonal surge storage
- Festival, concert, and large event infrastructure storage
- Multi-unit conversion projects (homes, offices, retail)
- Vehicle and heavy equipment storage
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