40ft Shipping Container
A 40ft shipping container is 40' long, 8' wide, and 8'6" tall, with about 320 sq ft of floor. It gives the most storage per dollar of any size we sell.
Buy it one-trip or used, or rent it from $149 a month. Need more height? The same size comes as a 40' High Cube, a foot taller.
40ft 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 40' has twice the floor of a 20' at the same width and height.
40' or 20'?
Choose the 40' for the most storage per dollar: bulk materials, equipment, and anything big.
Choose a 20' when the spot is tight. Fits in a driveway.
Either way, the container arrives on a 40-foot trailer, so the delivery route needs the same room for both.
Standard or High Cube?
A 40' High Cube is 9'6" tall instead of 8'6". That extra foot matters for tall equipment, stacked storage, and conversions. For everyday storage, the standard 40' does the job. See the 40ft high cube container page to compare.
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. Pick it for anything customer-facing or converted.
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 $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, with a rush option if you need it sooner. Plan room for the container, 40' by 8', plus space for the truck to pull in and back out.
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, depot pickup, and rush options.
Questions
A 40' Standard is 40' long, 8' wide, and 8'6" tall on the outside, with about 320 sq ft of floor. That's twice the floor of a 20' Standard. A 40' High Cube has the same length and width but stands 9'6" tall.
For storage, usually the 40'. It has twice the floor of a 20' and gives the most storage per dollar of any size. Pick a 20' when space is tight, but plan for the truck either way: both arrive on a 40-foot trailer, so a 20' doesn't need a shorter delivery route.
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.
Room for the container itself, 40' by 8', plus space for a truck pulling a 40-foot trailer to get in, set it down, and get back out. Walk the route before delivery day 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.
Yes. A 40' rents for $149 a month and a 20' for $99, with a 3-month minimum. You can rent month to month or rent to own, where your payments go toward buying the container. Choose Rent or Rent to Own on the quote form.
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.