There are 4 sizes of ocean containers used in the household goods industry: 20' Standard 19.5”x 7.8” x 7.6” This container can hold up to 7000 lbs of household goods. 40' Standard 39.6” x 7.8” x 7.9” This container can hold up to 15000 lbs of household goods. 40' High Cube 39.6” x 7.8” x 8.9” This container can hold up to 17000 lbs of household goods. 45' Standard 44.6” x 7.8” x 7.9” This container can hold up to 18000 lbs of household goods (but is rarer to come by).