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New one-trip shipping containers for sale

Buy 20' Shipping Containers

20' × 8' × 8'6"

The 20' Standard is the most popular size for storage and site use: compact enough for a driveway, big enough for the contents of a one- or two-bedroom home. Enter your ZIP for delivered pricing from your nearest depot.

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New 20' Standard shipping container Starting at $2,195 + delivery

Quick facts

Dimensions20' × 8' × 8'6"

About 160 sq ft footprint. Fits in most driveways and on small lots.

ConditionNew one-trip

Used for a single voyage from the factory. Clean, structurally sound, wind and watertight.

DeliveryAt least 75 ft

Straight-line clearance for the truck to slide it off. See the delivery guide.

Size drawing

How big is a 20' Standard?

About 160 sq ft of ground. Plan for 75 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
Side 20' (6.10 m) Door end 8' (2.44 m) 8'6" (2.59 m)
Exterior, drawn to scale. Door opening 7'8" × 7'6".
Inside length
19'4"
Inside width
7'8"
Inside height
7'10"
Floor area
148 sq ft
Capacity
1,172 cu ft
Standard pallets
About 10 (48" × 40")

What to know before you buy

  • Size20' × 8' × 8'6" outside, with about 1,172 cu ft of storage inside.
  • ConditionWe sell new one-trip containers only: wind and watertight, with doors that open and close smoothly.
  • Delivery spacePlan for 75 ft of straight run, 12 ft of width, 16 ft of overhead clearance and firm, level ground.
  • Placement & doorsMark your spot and tell us which way the doors should face before we dispatch.
  • PricingPrices vary by market. Use your ZIP or a local market page for a delivered price.
Dimensions20' Standard specs
Exterior (L × W × H)
20' × 8' × 8'6"
Interior length
19'4"
Interior width × height
7'8" × 7'10"
Door opening (W × H)
7'8" × 7'6"
Capacity
1,172 cu ft
Tare weight
4,850 lb
Max payload
62,350 lb
Nominal dimensions; units vary slightly by manufacturer.

How the 20' compares

Compare all sizes →
Spec 20' Standard 40' Standard → 40' High Cube →
Exterior size 20' × 8' × 8'6"40' × 8' × 8'6"40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior height 7'10"7'10"8'10"
Capacity 1,172 cu ft2,390 cu ft2,694 cu ft
Delivery clearance At least 75 ftAt least 100 ftAt least 100 ft
Starting price $2,195On request$2,995
Starting prices are the lowest container price at any depot today, before delivery. Enter your ZIP for current local pricing.
Real photos

20' Standard containers

New one-trip units like the ones we sell. Exact markings and color vary by unit.
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Delivery requirements →Space, ground and clearance your site needs. Sizes & types →Compare 20', 40' and High Cube side by side. Prices near you →Local depot pricing by city and ZIP.

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