40ft High Cube Container
A 40ft high cube container is a 40' shipping container that's 9'6" tall, a foot taller than a standard one. It's 8' wide with about 320 sq ft of floor, and the used 40' High Cube is the most popular container we sell.
Buy it one-trip or used, or rent it from $149 a month. We deliver to all 48 contiguous states, usually in 1 to 2 weeks, with a rush option if you need it sooner.
40ft High Cube Container Dimensions
| 40' High Cube | 40' Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 40' | 40' |
| Width | 8' | 8' |
| Height | 9'6" | 8'6" |
| Floor area | About 320 sq ft | About 320 sq ft |
The high cube's extra foot is the only difference. It takes up exactly the same spot on the ground.
When the Extra Foot Matters
Tall equipment. Machinery and anything else that needs more height than a standard container gives.
Stacked storage. One more layer of boxes or shelving.
Conversions. Homes, offices, and shops lose height to a floor and ceiling. The high cube gives it back. See containers for conversions.
If none of those apply, a 40' Standard gives you the same floor space and the most storage per dollar.
One-Trip or Used
Wind & Watertight (Used) is the most popular way to buy a 40' High Cube. It has visible surface rust and may have dings, patches, and dents, but no holes or leaks. Its heavy doors can take extra force to open.
One-Trip (New) crossed the ocean once and may have a few small dings. It's the cleaner start for a conversion or anything customers will see.
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 simpler: $149 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.
Getting It Delivered
It arrives on a 40-foot trailer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after payment. Need it sooner? Ask about rush when we quote. The driver calls on delivery day with an arrival time. Have your own truck? You can pick up at the depot instead.
Rules for placing a container on your property vary by city, county, and HOA. Check with your local zoning office before delivery.
The delivery page covers the steps and what your site needs.
Questions
A 40' High Cube is 9'6" tall, a foot taller than a 40' Standard at 8'6". Both are 40' long and 8' wide, so the high cube takes up the same footprint, about 320 sq ft, and simply gives you more height to stack, store tall equipment, or build in.
Only the height. A high cube is 9'6" tall and a standard container is 8'6", with the same length and width. The extra foot helps with tall equipment, stacked storage, and conversions, where a floor and ceiling eat into headroom. A standard 40' gives the most storage per dollar.
It depends on your ZIP code, the condition, and whether it's delivered or picked up, and prices change often, so we quote each one rather than publish a number. Renting runs $149 a month with a 3-month minimum. Send your ZIP for an exact price on the container and delivery.
Often, yes, if there's room. It arrives on a 40-foot trailer, and the truck needs space to pull in, set it down, and get back out, so walk the route first and look up for low branches and power lines. Rules for placing a container on your property vary by city, county, and HOA. Check with your local zoning office before delivery.
It's a common choice. The extra foot of height leaves more headroom once you add a floor and ceiling, and 40' of length gives you room to lay out a home or office. For anything you'll live or work in, start with a one-trip (new) container, the cleaner of the two conditions.
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.