Illustrative image New · one-trip Standard height
40ft Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $5,350
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
40ft Shipping Containers for Sale
Our 40ft shipping containers start at $1,900 used and $3,900 new this week (the new price is for a one-trip high cube), before delivery. Every 40-foot container is 40 ft long and 8 ft wide, in standard height, 8′6″ (2.59 m), or high cube, 9′6″ (2.90 m), and some open at both ends or along one side.
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40ft models
Prices on the cards date from Oct 21, 2026 and cover the container alone. Sellers’ quotes add delivery from their depot and the sales tax for your address.
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Illustrative image Used Standard height
40ft Shipping Container — Used
from $1,900
Wind & watertight · starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Grades: cargo worthy or wind & watertight
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube
40ft High Cube Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $3,900
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image Used High cube
40ft High Cube Shipping Container — Used
from $1,980
Wind & watertight · starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Grades: cargo worthy or wind & watertight
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube Double door
40ft High Cube Double Door Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $4,800
Starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
Illustrative image New · one-trip High cube Open side
40ft High Cube Open Side Shipping Container — New (One-Trip)
from $7,750
Four sets of side doors · starting price as of Oct 21, 2026
Color subject to depot stock
40ft models side by side
| Model | From | Inside volume | Condition / grades |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40ft, new | $5,350 | about 2,380 cu ft (67.4 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft, used | $1,900 | about 2,380 cu ft (67.4 m³) | Cargo worthy (CW) or wind & watertight (WWT) |
| 40ft high cube, new | $3,900 | about 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³) | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft high cube, used | $1,980 | about 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³) | Cargo worthy (CW) or wind & watertight (WWT) |
| 40ft high cube double door, new | $4,800 | Varies by model | New (one-trip) |
| 40ft high cube open side, new | $7,750 | Varies by model | New (one-trip), four sets of side doors |
40ft container prices this week
The cheapest way into a 40ft is a used wind & watertight unit at $1,900; cargo worthy adds $160, and a used high cube just $80. New (one-trip), a high cube starts at $3,900 and a standard-height 40ft at $5,350. With special doors, prices climb: $4,800 for doors at both ends and $7,750 to $11,480 for side doors. We recorded 204 used wind & watertight 40ft listings this week, from $1,399 to $3,850: the same box can cost more than twice as much from one depot to another. Count about $2,200–$2,500 for a used 40ft set down near the seller’s depot, sales tax aside.
Under $1,000? Not for a 40ft: this week no seller we track listed one below that, and the lowest asking price was $1,399. Warning signs of a fake listing.
Standard or high cube?
Both are 40 ft long and 8 ft wide; the high cube stands a foot taller, 9′6″ (2.90 m) against 8′6″ (2.59 m), which you notice with tall racking, a workshop or an insulated office. New, it doesn’t cost extra: a one-trip high cube starts at $3,900, less than the $5,350 of a standard-height 40ft. High cube vs standard, compared.
Choosing among 40ft models
- The most storage for the least money: used 40ft, wind & watertight (from $1,900).
- Extra headroom on a budget: used 40ft high cube (from $1,980).
- A clean box for an office, shop or conversion: new 40ft high cube (from $3,900), or a new standard-height 40ft (from $5,350) where height is limited.
- Doors at both ends: 40ft high cube double door (from $4,800).
- Doors along one side: 40ft high cube open side, in full-open-side or four-door form (from $7,750).
- Cut-in extras such as a roll-up door, a man door or windows: ask for a quote.
40ft sizes, weights and volume
| 40ft standard | 40ft high cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Outside (L × W × H) | 40′ × 8′ × 8′6″ (12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m) | 40′ × 8′ × 9′6″ (12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m) |
| Inside (L × W × H) | about 39′5½″ × 7′8½″ × 7′10″ (12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m) | about 39′5½″ × 7′8½″ × 8′10″ (12.03 × 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 2,380 cu ft (67.4 m³) | about 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³) |
| Empty weight (tare) | about 8,000–8,300 lb (3,640–3,750 kg) | about 8,200–8,600 lb (3,700–3,900 kg) |
| Max. payload | about 63,500 lb (28,800 kg) | about 63,300 lb (28,700 kg) |
| Max. gross weight | up to 71,650 lb (32,500 kg) | up to 71,650 lb (32,500 kg) |
| Floor area (inside) | about 305 sq ft (28.3 m²) | about 305 sq ft (28.3 m²) |
Sources: ISO 668 for outside sizes and maximum gross weight; carrier and leasing company spec sheets for the inside, door and weight figures of each height; FHWA rules for the highway weight limit. Your container’s own figures are on its door. 40ft dimensions and weight in detail.
Getting a 40ft delivered
Delivery from a nearby depot usually runs $300–$600, no more than for a 20ft; past that radius, the rate is about $4–$6 per mile. A 40ft needs a long, straight approach: 100–120 ft (30–37 m) of open ground for the truck, 10–14 ft (3–4.3 m) of width and 14–16 ft (4.3–4.9 m) of clearance overhead, firm and level, plus about 20 ft (6 m) of height where the container tilts off. If space is tight, describe the site in your request, and ask each seller which truck it will send. Delivery cost and site checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a 40-foot container?
There isn’t one price: it moves with the depot. This week, used standard-height 40ft listings ran from $1,399 to $3,899, and new high cubes from $3,040 to $5,650. About 6 in 10 used wind & watertight listings were priced above our $1,900 starting price, and our $3,900 new high cube sits near the middle of its range. Price guide.
How much does a new 40-foot container cost?
$3,900 for a one-trip high cube and $5,350 for a one-trip standard-height 40ft, this week, container only. New 40ft high cube.
How much is it to rent a 40 foot container?
A used 40ft rents from $125 a month on a 12-month term to $175 a month for 3 months or more, plus delivery and pickup. 40ft container rental.
What is the actual size of a 40ft container?
40′ × 8′ × 8′6″ (12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m) on the outside, and about 39′5½″ × 7′8½″ × 7′10″ (12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m) inside, depending on the maker. The high cube is the same length and width but 9′6″ (2.90 m) tall. 40ft container dimensions.
How many square feet is a 40ft container?
About 305 sq ft (28.3 m²) of usable floor inside, and about 320 sq ft (29.7 m²) of ground under it, whether it’s a standard or a high cube.
How much does a 40ft container weigh?
About 8,000–8,300 lb (3,640–3,750 kg) empty for a standard 40ft, about 8,200–8,600 lb (3,700–3,900 kg) for a high cube. It travels to you empty. Loaded on an Interstate, the federal 80,000-lb (36,287 kg) cap covers the whole truck, so the road limit comes before the container’s own 71,650-lb rating.
How many cubic feet are in a 40ft high cube?
About 2,690 cu ft (76.2 m³), about 310 cu ft more than the 2,380 cu ft (67.4 m³) of a standard 40ft.
Does a 40ft container need a foundation?
No. Firm, level and dry is what counts: a pad of compacted gravel, railroad ties, concrete blocks or a slab will all carry it. Out of level, a container can twist enough for its doors to bind. Foundation options.
What is the lifespan of a 40ft shipping container?
Leasing company filings put a container’s working life at sea at about 12–15 years. Once it’s on your land, upkeep sets the pace: dry, level support and fresh paint on any bare steel. How long a used one lasts.
Just for a season? Rent a 40ft. Half the length: 20ft containers. All used grades side by side: used containers.