Dimension reference ISO tank container

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Standard ISO Tank Container Dimensions: T11 20 ft Frame Size, Capacity, Tare & Max Gross Weight

A T11 20 ft ISO tank sits in an ISO 668 frame — 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm (20 × 8 × 8.5 ft) — holds 21,000–26,000 L, weighs 3,500–4,500 kg empty, with a 36,000 kg max gross.

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An ISO tank container is quoted by its external frame (Length × Width × Height); the cylindrical vessel and its litre capacity sit inside the standard 20 ft envelope so it stacks like any box container.

Key facts

  • A T11 20 ft ISO tank uses the standard ISO 668 1CC frame — 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm (20 × 8 × 8 ft 6 in) — so it stacks, twist-locks and ships like any 20 ft box container.
  • Nominal vessel capacity runs 21,000–26,000 L (5,500–6,900 US gal); 24,000–26,000 L is the common size for chemicals and food-grade liquids.
  • Tare (empty) weight is about 3,500–4,500 kg and maximum gross is 36,000 kg (79,370 lb), leaving roughly 26,000–32,000 kg of liquid payload; older frames were rated to 30,480 kg.
  • The T11 code means a tank over 1.75 m in section rated to a 4 bar minimum test pressure — the workhorse for non-hazardous and many hazardous liquids; higher-pressure cargoes need T14 or T50 tanks.
  • Beyond the 20 ft standard, the same twist-lock interface appears as swap-body road tanks, 30 ft / 40 ft frames and reinforced offshore/DNV tanks for rig supply.

T11 20 ft ISO tank — frame dimensions & ratings (per ISO 668 / ISO 1496-3)

SpecificationT11 20 ft ISO tank
External length6,058 mm / 20 ft (ISO 668 1CC frame)
External width2,438 mm / 8 ft
External height2,591 mm / 8 ft 6 in
Nominal capacity21,000–26,000 L (5,500–6,900 US gal)
Tare weight3,500–4,500 kg (7,700–9,900 lb)
Max gross weight36,000 kg (79,370 lb)
Min. test pressure4 bar (58 psi)

Source: Tankspan — T11 Tank Container Guide (Tank Types & Specifications)

Worked example — a 25,000 L T11 operator datasheet

Datasheet fieldValue
Nominal capacity25,000 L (6,600 US gal)
External L × W × H6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm (20 × 8 × 8.5 ft)
Tare weight3,680 kg (8,113 lb)
Max gross weight34,000 kg (74,960 lb)
Payload30,320 kg (66,840 lb)
Working / test / relief pressure4.0 / 6.0 / 4.4 bar
Shell materialStainless steel ASTM A240 316 / 316L

Source: Danteco — T11 ISO Tank Container specification

High-capacity 26,000 L T11 example

Field26,000 L T11
Nominal capacity26,000 L (6,870 US gal)
External L × W × H6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm (20 × 8 × 8.5 ft)
Tare weight3,940 kg (8,686 lb)
Max gross weight36,000 kg (79,370 lb)
Payload≈ 32,060 kg (70,680 lb)
Test pressure6 bar (87 psi)

Source: Tankcon — 26,000 Litres T11 Tank Container

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FAQ

What are the dimensions of a 20 ft ISO tank container?

The frame matches a standard 20 ft container — 6,058 mm long, 2,438 mm wide and 2,591 mm high (20 × 8 × 8.5 ft) — as set by ISO 668 and ISO 1496-3, with a cylindrical tank inside.

How many litres does a T11 ISO tank hold?

Nominal capacity is typically 21,000–26,000 litres (about 5,500–6,900 US gallons); 24,000–26,000 L is the most common size for chemical and food-grade liquids.

What is the tare weight and max gross of an ISO tank?

Tare is roughly 3,500–4,500 kg and maximum gross weight is 36,000 kg (79,370 lb); older frames were rated to 30,480 kg. Liquid payload is the difference — about 26,000–32,000 kg.

What does T11 mean on a tank container?

T11 is a UN portable-tank code for tanks over 1.75 m in section rated to a 4 bar minimum test pressure, approved for a wide range of non-hazardous and many hazardous liquids.

What is the difference between a T11 and T14 tank?

Both share the 20 ft ISO frame, but a T14 carries a thicker shell and higher pressure rating for more aggressive or higher-pressure chemicals; T50 codes cover liquefied gases.

Sources & method

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ISO Tank Container Dimensions: T11 20 ft Specs (2026)