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20ft Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $2,750
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
20ft Shipping Containers for Sale
Get quotes for new (one-trip) and used 20ft shipping containers from up to 5 sellers in your region; starting prices this week are $1,400 used and $2,750 new, delivery extra. The standard 20-foot container, also called a 20ft sea, dry or conex container, measures 19′10½″ × 8′ × 8′6″ outside (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m) and holds about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³); we also sell it as a high cube, double door or open side.
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20ft models
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Illustrative image Used Standard height
20ft Shipping Container — Used
from $1,400
Wind & watertight · starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Grades: cargo worthy or wind & watertight
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube
20ft High Cube Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,620
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height Double door
20ft Double Door Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,100
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard or high cube Open side
20ft Open Side Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $6,750
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Every 20ft model and its price
| Model | From | Inside volume | Condition / grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft, new | $2,750 | about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft, used | $1,400 | about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) | Cargo worthy (CW) or wind & watertight (WWT) |
| 20ft high cube, new | $4,620 | about 1,320 cu ft (37.4 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft double door, new | $4,100 | Varies by model | New (one-trip) |
| 20ft open side, new | $6,750 | about 1,100–1,175 cu ft (31–33 m³) at standard height; standard or high cube, depending on depot stock | New (one-trip) |
What a 20ft container costs
The entry price is a used wind & watertight 20ft at $1,400, or $1,550 in cargo worthy grade. New (one-trip), it starts at $2,750, and the high cube, double door and open side models run $4,100 to $6,750. These are container-only prices for this week; the table above has every model. Across the 206 used wind & watertight listings we recorded, asking prices ran from $1,000 to $3,040 depending on the depot: where a container sits moves its price far more than the $150 step up to cargo worthy. With the usual near-depot delivery fee added, expect about $1,700–$2,000 for a used 20ft before sales tax.
Under $1,000? The only 20ft listings we found below that this week were sold as-is at $999, with no promise that they keep water out. How to spot a too-good-to-be-true offer.
Picking the right 20ft
- The cheapest dry storage on your land: used 20ft, wind & watertight (from $1,400).
- A box that might go back to sea or be resold: used 20ft, cargo worthy (from $1,550).
- A home, office or shop where looks matter: new one-trip 20ft (from $2,750).
- Tall shelving or a workshop: 20ft high cube, a foot taller (from $4,620). Few 20ft high cubes sail in ocean fleets, so it’s priced here new; a used one is quoted on request.
- Doors at both ends: 20ft double door (from $4,100).
- A long side that opens: 20ft open side (from $6,750).
- A roll-up door, man door or windows: ask for a quote on a modified 20ft.
20ft container specs and dimensions
| 20ft standard | 20ft high cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside (L × W × H) | 19′10½″ × 8′ × 8′6″ (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m) | 19′10½″ × 8′ × 9′6″ (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.90 m) |
| Inside (L × W × H) | about 19′4″ × 7′8½″ × 7′10″ (5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m) | about 19′4″ × 7′8½″ × 8′10″ (5.90 × 2.35 × 2.69 m) |
| Door opening (W × H) | about 7′8″ × 7′6″ (2.34 × 2.28 m) | about 7′8″ × 8′6″ (2.34 × 2.59 m) |
| Inside volume | about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) | about 1,320 cu ft (37.4 m³) |
| Empty weight (tare) | about 4,700–5,200 lb (2,140–2,350 kg) | about 5,100–5,400 lb (2,300–2,460 kg) |
| Max. payload | about 62,000 lb (28,100 kg) | about 47,500–62,100 lb (21,500–28,170 kg), see the door markings |
| Floor area (inside) | about 150 sq ft (13.9 m²) | about 150 sq ft (13.9 m²) |
Sources: ISO 668 for the outside sizes; carrier and leasing company spec sheets for the inside sizes, door openings and weights, which differ by an inch or two and a few hundred pounds from one maker to the next. 20ft dimensions in detail.
What fits in a 20ft container
You get about 150 sq ft (13.9 m²) of floor, room for 9 standard US pallets (48 × 40 in) in a single layer, depending on how they’re turned, and about 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) in all. Tall loads are limited by the door, about 4 in lower than the ceiling inside. A car fits if it’s shorter than about 19 ft and narrower than the 7′8″ door with its mirrors folded; two cars fit only if together they’re under about 19 ft long.
Delivering a 20ft
If you’re close to the seller’s depot, expect $300–$600 for delivery, about what a 40ft costs; beyond that, distance is billed at about $4–$6 per mile. The tilt-bed truck needs 60–80 ft (18–24 m) of straight approach, a 10–14 ft (3–4.3 m) wide path and 14–16 ft (4.3–4.9 m) of headroom, on firm, dry, level ground, and the container rises to about 20 ft (6 m) as it slides off, so look up for wires and branches. Delivery cost and site checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a new 20-foot container?
A standard one-trip 20ft starts at $2,750 this week, and a new 20ft high cube at $4,620, container only. One-trip means it crossed the ocean once with cargo and was then sold, so it arrives with straight panels and clean factory paint. New 20ft shipping container.
How much does a used 20ft container cost?
From $1,400 in wind & watertight grade or $1,550 in cargo worthy grade this week, before delivery. Wind & watertight is enough for storage; cargo worthy is sound enough to go back to sea. Used 20ft shipping container.
What are the dimensions of a 20ft shipping container?
A standard 20ft, the “dry” container used for general cargo, measures 19′10½″ × 8′ × 8′6″ (6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m) outside and about 19′4″ × 7′8½″ × 7′10″ (5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m) inside, give or take an inch by manufacturer. Through the doors you get about 7′8″ × 7′6″ (2.34 × 2.28 m). 20ft container dimensions.
How tall is a 20ft sea container?
8′6″ (2.59 m) outside for a standard 20ft and 9′6″ (2.90 m) for a high cube, which leaves about 7′10″ (2.39 m) or 8′10″ (2.69 m) of headroom inside.
How much does an empty 20ft container weigh?
A standard 20ft weighs about 4,700–5,200 lb (2,140–2,350 kg) empty, a high cube about 5,100–5,400 lb (2,300–2,460 kg). Each container’s own tare weight is painted on its doors.
How much can a 20ft container hold?
About 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) by volume, and up to about 62,000 lb (28,100 kg) by weight. For storage, you’ll run out of floor space long before weight: see what fits in a 20ft.
Can I use a 20ft shipping container as a shed?
Yes: it locks, keeps the weather out and arrives in one piece, with nothing to assemble. A used 20ft works out to about $9 per square foot of floor this week, or $11–$13 delivered near a depot. Check your city or county rules first. Container or shed: the costs compared · permits.
Do you need a concrete slab for a 20ft container?
No. It needs firm, dry, level support: compacted gravel, railroad ties, concrete blocks under the corners or a slab all work. Set it level, or the doors can bind. Foundation options.
Need it for a few months only? Rent a 20ft. Twice the room: 40ft containers. Every grade of used container: used containers, from $1,400.