40-Foot Shipping Container

40' × 8' × 8'6"2,390 cu ft7'8" door width

Used Wind and Water Tight shipping container on a delivery trailer (40ft High Cube shown) — 40ft High Cube shown. Yard photos of each size are coming.

Maximum storage. The industry standard for serious projects.

Wind & Water Tight (used). Honest cosmetic wear. What that means
Lifetime Leak Warranty on every container
Delivered across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky + western West Virginia Outside the home region? We deliver nationwide from depot hubs.
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Avg. starting price, seven home metros

$2,370

Average starting price, not a quote; yours may be more or less. Your ZIP code is a big factor in the delivered price, so for the most accurate number, talk directly to Doug. (September 2026)

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Used 40ft Shipping Container for Sale

What a 40ft actually costs you

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Specifications

External Dimensions	40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
Internal Dimensions	39'5" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
Door Opening	7'8" W × 7'5" H
Payload Capacity	59,039 lbs
Tare Weight	8,160 lbs
Cubic Capacity	2,390 cu ft

Full ISO 668 dimensions for every size are in our Container Reference.

How It Compares

All three sizes are Wind & Water Tight (used): structurally sound and storage-ready, with honest cosmetic wear from prior service.

	20ft	40ft	40ft High Cube
External	20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H	40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H	40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
Internal	19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H	39'5" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H	39'5" L × 7'8" W × 8'10" H
Capacity	1,172 cu ft	2,390 cu ft	2,694 cu ft
Best for	Half the length of a 40ft, so it fits tighter spaces and costs less to deliver.	Twice the storage of a 20ft, but it needs more clearance for delivery and placement.	Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but a foot taller, with the most headroom and cubic capacity we offer.

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External: 40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
Internal: 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
Capacity: 2,390 cu ft
Best for: Twice the storage of a 20ft, but it needs more clearance for delivery and placement.

20ft

External: 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
Internal: 19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
Capacity: 1,172 cu ft
Best for: Half the length of a 40ft, so it fits tighter spaces and costs less to deliver.

40ft High Cube

External: 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
Internal: 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 8'10" H
Capacity: 2,694 cu ft
Best for: Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but a foot taller, with the most headroom and cubic capacity we offer.

Common Uses

Large Farm Operations

Store tractors, implements, and seasonal equipment. Two 20ft worth of space in a single footprint with one door to manage.

Commercial Storage

Inventory overflow, seasonal stock, or on-site warehousing. The 40ft is the industry standard for a reason.

Container Conversions

The most popular base for container conversions: offices, workshops, and guest spaces. Enough room to split into zones.

Before you buy: answers to common questions

Do I need a permit? → What does it cost? → How is it delivered? → New vs. used condition → How to read container markings →

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