20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
20ft standard container
The most popular size for homes, small farms and jobsites. Holds the contents of a one-car garage with room to walk in.
$2,600 to $6,000 delivered, est.
Containers
Shipping containers for sale
Three standard sizes, three honest grades and a few door options. Pick what fits, or tell us the job and we'll suggest one.
Sizes
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40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
40ft standard container
Double the floor of a 20 for not much more money per square foot. Built for farms, contractors and businesses with real volume.
$3,000 to $7,500 delivered, est.
40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
40ft high cube container
A 40 with an extra foot of height. Easier to stand, stack shelving and fit taller equipment, and the most common new 40.
$3,300 to $8,000 delivered, est.
10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
10ft container
Small, handy and harder to find. Availability depends on what depots near you have, so we check before we quote.
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Dimensions
Size comparison
Outside and inside measurements, door openings and weights for each size.
| Spec | 20ft standard | 40ft standard | 40ft high cube | 10ft (ask us) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outside (L x W x H) | 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H | 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H | 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H | 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H |
| Inside (L x W x H) | about 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10" | about 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10" | about 39'5" x 7'8" x 8'10" | about 9'3" x 7'8" x 7'10" |
| Door opening | about 7'8" W x 7'5" H | about 7'8" W x 7'5" H | about 7'8" W x 8'5" H | about 7'8" W x 7'5" H |
| Floor area | about 150 sq ft | about 300 sq ft | about 300 sq ft | about 70 sq ft |
| Volume | about 1,170 cu ft | about 2,390 cu ft | about 2,690 cu ft | about 560 cu ft |
| Empty weight | about 4,800 to 5,100 lb | about 8,000 to 8,400 lb | about 8,600 to 8,900 lb | about 2,500 to 3,000 lb |
Typical figures. Exact dimensions and weights vary a little by manufacturer and age. 10ft containers are not a standard shipping size, so their specs vary more.
Grades
Choose a grade
New looks new. Used looks used. Here's the honest difference.
New / one-trip
Built new, shipped loaded once, then retired. As close to new as containers get.
Best for: Visible spots near the house, conversions and workshops, and anyone who wants the longest life.
Cargo-worthy (used)
Used, but structurally sound enough to be judged fit to carry cargo when it was inspected.
Best for: Storage that needs to be solid and secure, and anyone who might ship or move it later.
Wind and watertight (used)
The budget grade. Retired from shipping, cosmetically worn, but keeps wind and water out.
Best for: Farm, ranch and jobsite storage where looks do not matter and price does.
Doors
Door options
Standard cargo doors come with every container. Other layouts are mostly built new and depend on local supply. More on door options.
Standard cargo doors, one end
The normal setup: two swing doors on one end with lock bars. Included with every size and grade.
Double doors (both ends)
Cargo doors at both ends so you can reach everything without unloading from the back. Mostly built new, so it usually means one-trip pricing.
Open side
One long side opens fully with folding doors, plus the normal end doors. Great for equipment and pallets. Built new, limited supply, priced well above a standard box.
Modified or specialty (ask us)
Roll-up doors, a personnel door, windows, vents, shelving, a lock box, paint or insulation. Tell us what you need and we will check what is possible near you.
Get one delivered price for your container
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks depots near you and sends the exact price for the container delivered to your site, usually within one business day.