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On-Site Storage Solutions offers the full range of shipping container sizes and types for all sorts of needs and requirements, including:
Used storage containers come in standard sizes including 20′, 40′, 40′ High Cube and 45′ High Cube. We also sell new storage containers with other sizes and configurations starting as short as 10′. See chart with new sizes. Note availability varies.
For many general purposes uses, a container size of 20 feet is popular. The door height is a little over 7.5 feet with a width of about 7 feet 8 inches. If you are transporting heavy duty equipment consider a 20-foot long flat rack container.
There are also 40-foot long general-purpose shipping containers. For transporting products requiring refrigeration there are also 40-foot long refrigerated containers.
If you are considering a used 20′ you should know the price difference between a used 20′ container and a used 40′ or 40′ HC is not that great. This is due to the fact that most freight is shipped in 40′ and 40′ HC cargo containers. Hence supply and demand has led to pricing in some locations where 20′ and 40′ containers are almost the same price. Other considerations include the standard height of 8′ 6″ versus high cube height of 9′ 6″. If you plan to use the container as shed or workshop the extra height of the 9′ 6″ high cube is highly recommended especially if you plan to insulate.
A 40′ and 40′ HC are typically a better value with roughly twice the storage capacity of a 20′. If your home has 4 furnished bedrooms, we recommend a 40′ storage container or larger container like a 45′ or 53′, so ask for prices if that applies.
We generally source Wind and Water Tight (WWT) Containers, which have been used on cargo ships, so they are strong and sturdy, and show signs of use like dings and dents and may have some paint chips. If none of the cosmetic stuff matters to you, then you get it at a great price and it can be safely used for storage of your contents. A step up in condition from that is the Cargo Worthy Container (CWO), which is CSC certified for Ocean-Vessel Shipment. Above that is the One-Trip Container, which is nearly new with maybe a dent or two. The higher the condition, the higher the price, so if you just need a container for storage, Wind and Water Tight (WWT) is the cheapest.
CSC plate applies only to shipping worthy containers. For more information about the size dimensions and weight of the containers (tare), see below.
Size/Type
20′ Dry Van
40′ Dry Van
40′ High Cube
45′ High Cube
20′ Refrigerated
40′ Refrigerated
40′ HC Refrigerated
Length
20′
40′
40′
45′
20′
40′
40′
Width
8′
8′
8′
8′
8′
8′
8′
Height
8′ 6″
8′ 6″
9′ 6″
9′ 6″
8′ 6″
8′ 6″
9′ 6″
Area LxW
160 Sq. Ft.
320 Sq. Ft.
320 Sq. Ft.
360 Sq. Ft.
160 Sq. Ft.
320 Sq. Ft.
320 Sq. Ft.
Cubic Feet LxWxH
1,354 Cu. Ft.
2,720 Cu. Ft.
3,040 Cu. Ft.
3,420 Cu. Ft.
1,354 Cu. Ft.
2,720 Cu. Ft.
3,040 Cu. Ft.
Size/Type
20′ Dry Van
40′ Dry Van
40′ High Cube
45′ High Cube
20′ Refrigerated
40′ Refrigerated
40′ HC Refrigerated
Length
19′ 3″
39′ 5″
39′ 5″
44′ 5″
17′ 11″
37′ 11″
37′ 11″
Width
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
Height
7′ 9″
7′ 9″
8′ 10″
8′ 10″
7′ 6″
7′ 6″
8′ 4″
Area LxW
149 Sq. Ft.
306 Sq. Ft.
306 Sq. Ft.
344 Sq. Ft.
134 Sq. Ft.
284 Sq. Ft.
284 Sq. Ft.
Cubic Feet LxWxH
1,144 Cu. Ft.
2,343 Cu. Ft.
2,670 Cu. Ft.
3,009 Cu. Ft.
1,007 Cu. Ft.
2,132 Cu. Ft.
2,368 Cu. Ft.
Size/Type
20′ Dry Van
40′ Dry Van
40′ High Cube
45′ High Cube
20′ Refrigerated
40′ Refrigerated
40′ HC Refrigerated
Width
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 8″
7′ 5″
7′ 6″
7′ 6″
Height
7′ 5″
7′ 5″
8′ 6″
8′ 6″
7′ 3″
7′ 6″
8′ 4″
Size/Type
20′ Dry Van
40′ Dry Van
40′ High Cube
45′ High Cube
20′ Refrigerated
40′ Refrigerated
40′ HC Refrigerated
Tare
5,050
8,000
8,755
9,810
6,503
9,750
9,590
Note: Tare = The weight of an empty container. Measurements may vary.
