Dimensions
| Size | Inside | Volume | Empty weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | about 9.2 ft × 7.8 ft × 7 ft 10 in | 563 cu ft | about 2,850 lb |
| 20 ft standard | 19 ft 3 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in | 1,170 cu ft | about 5,070 lb |
| 40 ft standard | 39 ft 5 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in | 2,385 cu ft | about 8,000 lb |
| 40 ft high cube | 39 ft 5 in × 7 ft 8 in × 8 ft 10 in | 3,040 cu ft | about 8,500 lb |
| Size | Outside | Door opening |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | about 10 ft long | not listed |
| 20 ft standard | 19 ft 10.5 in × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in | 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 5 in |
| 40 ft standard | 40 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in | 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 5 in |
| 40 ft high cube | 40 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in | 7 ft 8 in × 8 ft 5 in |
Sources: Ship4wd container specifications (20 and 40 ft); Container xChange 10 ft container guide (10 ft). Sizes vary slightly by manufacturer.
Which size to choose
- 10 ft: tight yards and small tool or archive storage.
- 20 ft: the standard storage box; fits most yards and is easiest to deliver.
- 40 ft: twice the floor for not much more money, but needs far more room for the truck.
- 40 ft high cube: a foot taller inside, useful for shelving, offices and tall equipment.
Grades explained
- New / one-trip
- Used once to ship a single load of dry cargo. The newest and cleanest option.
- Cargo-worthy
- Structurally sound, wind and watertight, and fit for shipping after a CSC inspection.
- Wind and watertight
- Keeps weather out but no longer meets stacking rules for ships. Built for storage on the ground.
- As-is
- Lowest cost. Structural integrity is not guaranteed; inspect before you buy.
Grade definitions summarised from BoxHub container conditions and grades.
