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Buy 40' High Cube Shipping Containers

40' × 8' × 9'6"

The 40' High Cube has the same footprint as a 40' Standard with an extra foot of height, which makes room for tall equipment, racking and workspace builds. Enter your ZIP for delivered pricing from your nearest depot.

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New 40' High Cube shipping container Starting at $2,995 + delivery

Quick facts

Dimensions40' × 8' × 9'6"

About 320 sq ft footprint. Same footprint as a 40' Standard, one foot taller.

ConditionNew one-trip

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

DeliveryAt least 100 ft

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

Size drawing

How big is a 40' High Cube?

About 320 sq ft of ground. Plan for 100 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
Side 40' (12.19 m) Door end 8' (2.44 m) 9'6" (2.90 m)
Exterior, drawn to scale. Door opening 7'8" × 8'5".
Inside length
39'6"
Inside width
7'8"
Inside height
8'10"
Floor area
303 sq ft
Capacity
2,694 cu ft
Standard pallets
About 20 (48" × 40")

What to know before you buy

  • Size40' × 8' × 9'6" outside, with about 2,694 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 100 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.
Dimensions40' High Cube specs
Exterior (L × W × H)
40' × 8' × 9'6"
Interior length
39'6"
Interior width × height
7'8" × 8'10"
Door opening (W × H)
7'8" × 8'5"
Capacity
2,694 cu ft
Tare weight
8,380 lb
Max payload
63,270 lb
Nominal dimensions; units vary slightly by manufacturer.

How the 40' HC 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

40' High Cube containers

New one-trip units like the ones we sell. Exact markings and color vary by unit.
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