20ft Tank (ISO Tank)
A stainless pressure vessel in an ISO frame: food liquids, chemicals, fuel — 26,000 liters per lift.
| EXTERNAL L×W×H | 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" | 6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL L×W×H | — × — × — | — |
| DOOR OPENING W×H | — × — | — |
| TARE WEIGHT | 8,380 lb | 3,800 kg |
| MAX PAYLOAD | 70,990 lb | 32,200 kg |
| MAX GROSS | 79,370 lb | 36,000 kg |
| CAPACITY | 918 cu ft | 26 cbm |
| FLOOR AREA | — | — |
| PALLETS (GMA / EURO) | n/a |
The numbers that matter
A 20ft tank (iso tank) gives you 918 cubic feet (26 cbm) of space inside external dimensions of 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6". Empty it weighs 8,380 lb; loaded it may gross 79,370 lb.
An ISO tank must ship at least 80% full (to stop deadly liquid surge) and at most 95% full (for thermal expansion).
What it costs
Used, cargo-worthy units currently trade at $8,000–15,000 in the US; new one-trip units at $18,000–35,000. Delivery adds 15–40% depending on distance — always compare delivered prices, not yard prices.
Quick answers
What are the exact dimensions of a 20ft tank (iso tank) container?
External: 20' 0" × 8' 0" × 8' 6" (6.058 × 2.438 × 2.591 m). Internal: — × — × —.
How much does a 20ft tank (iso tank) weigh?
Empty (tare) it weighs 8,380 lb (3,800 kg) and is rated to a max gross of 79,370 lb, leaving 70,990 lb of payload.
How much does a 20ft tank (iso tank) cost?
In the US in 2026, used units run $8,000–15,000 and new (one-trip) units $18,000–35,000, before delivery (add 15–40%).