Outside 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
40ft shipping containers for sale
Double the floor of a 20 for not much more money per square foot. Built for farms, contractors and businesses with real volume.
A 40 gives you about 300 square feet under a steel roof. Per square foot it is usually cheaper than a 20, so if you have the room for it, it is often the better value.
The catch is access. A 40 needs a long, straight run for the truck to back in and pull out from under it, so check your driveway and gate widths before you pick one.
Specs at a glance
- Outside
- 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- Inside
- about 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10"
- Door opening
- about 7'8" W x 7'5" H
- Floor area
- about 300 sq ft
- Volume
- about 2,390 cu ft
- Empty weight
- about 8,000 to 8,400 lb
Typical figures; they vary slightly by manufacturer. About as long as two and a half full-size pickups parked nose to tail.
Good for
- Farm and ranch equipment
- Contractor material and tool storage
- Business inventory and overflow
- Long items like lumber and pipe
Delivery space
Plan on roughly 100 to 150 ft of straight, clear approach, since a 40 usually comes on a longer tilt-bed trailer. The truck also needs room overhead and firm, level ground. How tilt-bed delivery works.
Pick a grade
Every size comes in three grades. The grade decides how it looks and how much life it has left; all three lock and keep the weather out.
- New / one-trip: Built new, shipped loaded once, then retired. As close to new as containers get.
- Cargo-worthy (used): Used, but structurally sound enough to be judged fit to carry cargo when it was inspected.
- Wind and watertight (used): The budget grade. Retired from shipping, cosmetically worn, but keeps wind and water out.
Typical delivered prices
| Size | Wind and watertight (used) | Cargo-worthy (used) | New / one-trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft standard | $2,600 to $4,200 | $2,900 to $4,500 | $3,900 to $6,000 |
| 40ft standard | $3,000 to $5,000 | $3,400 to $5,400 | $5,200 to $7,500 |
| 40ft high cube | $3,300 to $5,400 | $3,600 to $5,800 | $5,500 to $8,000 |
| 10ft | Ask us: supply and pricing vary a lot by area | ||
Estimates, not quotes. Typical delivered ranges (container plus standard tilt-bed delivery nearby) as of October 2026. Your price depends on your ZIP code, distance from the depot, stock and options, and is confirmed with your quote before you pay anything.
Compare sizes
| 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.
Other sizes: 20ft standard · 40ft high cube · 10ft (ask us)
Questions people ask
What are the dimensions of a 40ft standard container?
Outside: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H. Inside: about 39'5" x 7'8" x 7'10". Door opening: about 7'8" W x 7'5" H. Floor area about 300 sq ft, volume about 2,390 cu ft. Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
How much does a 40ft standard container weigh?
Empty, about 8,000 to 8,400 lb. That is why delivery needs firm ground: the truck plus the container is heavy.
How much room do I need for delivery?
Plan on roughly 100 to 150 ft of straight, clear approach, since a 40 usually comes on a longer tilt-bed trailer. You also need room overhead with no low wires or branches, and firm, level ground at the drop spot.
How much does a 40ft standard container cost delivered?
Typically about $3,000 to $7,500 delivered nearby, depending on grade, your location and stock. That is an estimate; your quote is the exact price.
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.