An ISO standard (International Organization for Standardization) 20 foot freight container has inside dimensions of 19'5" (length) by 7'8" (wide) by 7'9.5" (high) The container itself weighs 4189 pounds, and has a dry capacity of 48,721 pounds, and a volume of 1,165 cubic feet.

A standard new 20ft dry freight container costs US$1,350 and a 20ft refrigerated container $14,000.