Question
An empty 10ft shipping container weighs about 1,300 kg. The smaller size still uses the same Corten steel walls as bigger containers, so weight per square metre is similar. The 10ft can carry up to 10 tonnes of cargo when loaded. It is the most popular size for private home rental.
Did you know?
The empty weight of a 10ft container can vary significantly between manufacturers because small design changes have a larger effect on a compact structure than on a larger container. 
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