Container grade

Wind and watertight (WWT) used shipping containers

The budget grade. Retired from shipping, cosmetically worn, but keeps wind and water out.

An older used container with heavy rust streaks and dents but an intact roof and closed doors

What "wind and watertight (used)" means

Wind and watertight (WWT) means that when inspected, the doors closed and sealed and no daylight came through the roof, walls or floor. It is retired from shipping service.

WWT is where most farm and jobsite buyers land. These containers have done years at sea and look like it, but they are still steel boxes that lock and keep the weather out.

Grades are judged by the depot and are not a government standard, so condition varies from box to box. Ask us for photos of the actual unit; many depots provide them and we will push for them when we can.

What to expect

Heavy cosmetic wear: rust streaks, dents, mismatched paint
Doors that work, though they may be stiff
A floor that may be stained or patched
Keeps rain out when inspected

What it isn't

Not certified for shipping
Not chosen for looks: some are rougher than others
Some depots sell by grade only and do not offer a specific unit or photos

Best for: Farm, ranch and jobsite storage where looks do not matter and price does.

A gloved hand shining a flashlight into the corner of an empty container to check for leaks — On delivery day, step inside, close the doors and look for daylight. That's the simplest wind-and-watertight check there is.

Typical delivered prices for this grade

20ft standard: $2,600 to $4,200 (estimate)
40ft standard: $3,000 to $5,000 (estimate)
40ft high cube: $3,300 to $5,400 (estimate)

Your exact price depends on your ZIP code, distance from the depot and stock. What affects the price.

Other grades

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.

Sizes available in this grade

Shipping container sizes compared: outside and inside dimensions, door opening, floor area, volume and weight
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.

Questions people ask

What does wind and watertight (used) mean?

Wind and watertight (WWT) means that when inspected, the doors closed and sealed and no daylight came through the roof, walls or floor. It is retired from shipping service.

What should I expect from a wind and watertight (used) container?

Heavy cosmetic wear: rust streaks, dents, mismatched paint. Doors that work, though they may be stiff. A floor that may be stained or patched. Keeps rain out when inspected. Not certified for shipping. Not chosen for looks: some are rougher than others. Some depots sell by grade only and do not offer a specific unit or photos.

Can I see the actual container first?

Sometimes. Many depots can send photos of the actual unit; some sell by grade only. We tell you which applies and ask for photos whenever they are available.

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.