How Many ASICs Fit in a 20ft vs. 40ft Container?

Standard Container Dimensions

• 20ft container: ~6.1m long x 2.4m wide x 2.6m high

• 40ft container: ~12.2m long x 2.4m wide x 2.6m high

Both sizes can be converted into mobile mining farms with racks, power distribution, and cooling systems. The difference lies in capacity, cost efficiency, and deployment flexibility.

20ft Container Capacity

A 20ft mining container typically accommodates:

• Air-cooled ASICs: ~150–200 units (e.g., Antminer S19/S21 class)

• Hydro-cooled ASICs: ~100–120 units (due to water piping & space requirements)

• Immersion setups: ~80–100 units, depending on tank design

✅ Advantages

• Lower upfront cost

• Easier to transport and deploy

• Suitable for pilot projects or smaller sites

❌ Disadvantages

• Limited scalability

• Higher cost per unit of hashrate compared to 40ft

40ft Container Capacity

A 40ft mining container typically accommodates:

• Air-cooled ASICs: ~300–400 units

• Hydro-cooled ASICs: ~220–250 units

• Immersion setups: ~180–200 units

✅ Advantages

• Higher density and efficiency

• Better ROI per unit of infrastructure

• Ideal for large-scale operations near cheap renewable energy

❌ Disadvantages

• More expensive to buy, transport, and install

• Requires stronger power supply and cooling systems

• Less flexible for relocation compared to 20ft units

ROI Considerations

Choosing between 20ft and 40ft containers depends on:

1. Energy availability – Do you have 1 MW or 2+ MW available?

2. Investment scale – Are you testing the waters or going big?

3. Cooling system – Air-cooled vs. hydro vs. immersion affects density.

Example:

• A 40ft container with 350 S19 Pro miners (~110 TH/s each) = ~38,500 TH/s.

• A 20ft container with 180 units = ~19,800 TH/s.

• At equal energy cost, the 40ft delivers nearly double hashrate in a single deployment, with lower cost per TH.

Which One Should You Choose?

• 20ft Container → Best for small to medium projects, pilot deployments, or sites with limited power.

• 40ft Container → Best for large-scale operations, long-term projects, and maximum ROI near cheap renewable energy.

Conclusion

Containerized mining offers flexibility and scalability, but sizing matters. A 20ft container is cost-effective for smaller projects and mobility, while a 40ft container delivers superior efficiency at scale.

At Entropy888, we design containerized solutions powered by renewable energy — customized to your project’s size, cooling method, and ROI goals.