40ft Standard
40ft Shipping Containers
The 40ft standard container doubles the floor space of a 20ft for not much more ground footprint in width — ideal when you need serious storage on a property, farm or commercial site.
40ft Standard dimensions and specs
| Outside (L × W × H) | 40' × 8' × 8'6" |
|---|---|
| Inside (L × W × H) | approx. 39'5" × 7'8" × 7'10" |
| Door opening (W × H) | approx. 7'8" × 7'6" |
| Floor area | approx. 320 sq ft |
| Capacity | approx. 2,390 cu ft (67.7 m³) |
| Empty (tare) weight | approx. 8,200–8,500 lb |
| Max gross weight | approx. 67,200 lb (30,480 kg) |
Inside measurements, door openings and weights vary slightly by manufacturer and unit.
What fits inside
- Contents of a 3–4 bedroom home
- Two to three cars
- About 20 standard pallets
- Large equipment, machinery and building materials
Common uses
- Large residential or moving storage
- Commercial and warehouse overflow
- Construction site storage
- Agricultural equipment and feed storage
- Long-term business inventory
Grades available in 40ft Standard
One-Trip (New)
Essentially new — used for a single trip from the factory. Best appearance and longest life.
Cargo Worthy (CW) - Used
Used, but still meets the standards for shipping cargo. Structurally sound with normal wear.
Wind & Water Tight (WWT) - Used
Used and sealed against wind and water. The value choice for on-site storage.
See the buying guide for the full grade comparison.
What affects the price of a 40ft Standard container
Grade
One-Trip costs more than Cargo Worthy, which costs more than Wind and Water Tight.
Distance from the nearest depot
Delivery is by tilt bed truck, so the trip from our closest depot to your site matters.
Delivery site conditions
Access, clearance and ground conditions can affect what's needed on delivery day.
Check the delivery guidelines for the space and ground prep a 40ft Standard delivery needs.
Get a quote on a 40ft Standard container
Tell us your grade and ZIP code — we'll send pricing with delivery.