20ft Shipping Container
A 20ft shipping container is 20' long, 8' wide, and 8'6" tall, with about 160 sq ft of floor. It's the compact size: it fits in a driveway and in tighter spots a 40' can't.
Buy it one-trip or used, or rent it from $99 a month with a 3-month minimum. We deliver to all 48 contiguous states, usually in 1 to 2 weeks, with a rush option if you need it sooner.
20ft Shipping Container Dimensions
| 20' Standard | 40' Standard | 40' High Cube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 20' | 40' | 40' |
| Width | 8' | 8' | 8' |
| Height | 8'6" | 8'6" | 9'6" |
| Floor area | About 160 sq ft | About 320 sq ft | About 320 sq ft |
These are outside measurements. A 20' is half the length of a 40', at the same width and height.
Where a 20' Fits
Driveways and side yards. Good for garage overflow, garden equipment, or storage during a move.
Job sites. A lockable spot for tools that leaves room for the crew.
Barns and arenas. Tack and feed close to where you use them.
Need more room? A 40' Standard has twice the floor and gives the most storage per dollar.
Getting a 20' Delivered
A 20' still arrives on a 40-foot trailer, so the route needs room for a truck that long to pull in, set it down, and back out. Look up for low branches and power lines too.
For tight spots, we can check whether a driver near you has a shorter trailer for a 20'. It isn't available everywhere, and in some locations it costs extra.
Two 20' containers can share one trailer, which lowers the cost of delivering the second. Delivery usually takes 1 to 2 weeks from payment. Need it sooner? Ask about rush when we quote.
Rules for placing a container on your property vary by city, county, and HOA. Check with your local zoning office before delivery.
One-Trip or Used
Wind & Watertight (Used) costs less and keeps the wind and water out with no holes or leaks. Expect visible surface rust, dings, patches, dents, and heavy doors.
One-Trip (New) crossed the ocean once and may have a few small dings. It looks better next to a house or in front of customers.
Compare them on new vs used. Both are quoted at a delivered price, with delivery to your ZIP anywhere in the lower 48 included.
What It Costs
We don't publish sale prices, because they change often and depend on where the container is going. What moves the price: the condition, your ZIP code and how far it is from the depot, delivery or pickup, and how many you buy.
Renting is $99 a month with a 3-month minimum, month to month or rent to own. Send your ZIP for an exact price on the container and delivery.
The price guide covers what moves the price and how to pay less.
Questions
A 20' Standard is 20' long, 8' wide, and 8'6" tall on the outside, with about 160 sq ft of floor. That's half the floor of a 40' Standard at the same width and height, which makes it the size for tighter spots like a driveway or a corner of a job site.
Often, yes: it's 20' long and 8' wide. The bigger question is the truck. A 20' still arrives on a 40-foot trailer, so the truck needs room to pull in, set it down, and back out. If that's tight, we can check whether a driver near you has a shorter trailer.
Sometimes. Every container normally ships on a 40-foot trailer, but for a 20' we can check whether a driver near your location has a shorter trailer. It isn't available everywhere, and in some locations it costs extra. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Yes. Two 20' containers can ride on one 40-foot trailer, which brings down what you pay to deliver the second one. Choose a quantity of two on the quote form and we'll price them together for your ZIP.
Rent is $99 a month for a 20', with a 3-month minimum. You can rent month to month or rent to own, where your payments go toward buying it. To buy, send your ZIP for an exact price, since sale prices change often and depend on where it's going.
Get a Quote
Tell us what you need and where it's going. We'll come back with pricing and delivery details for your ZIP.