- External
- 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Internal
- 19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
- Capacity
- 1,172 cu ft
- Best for
- Half the length of a 40ft, so it fits tighter spaces and costs less to deliver.
20-Foot Shipping Container
Fits a standard driveway. Stores a full garage.
- Wind & Water Tight (used). Honest cosmetic wear. What that means
- Lifetime Leak Warranty on every container
- Delivered across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky + western West Virginia Outside the home region? We deliver nationwide from depot hubs.
- Quotes answered within 4 business hours
Avg. starting price, seven home metros
$1,980
Average starting price, not a quote; yours may be more or less. Your ZIP code is a big factor in the delivered price, so for the most accurate number, talk directly to Doug. (September 2026)
Not ready to pay it all at once? Rent to own from $99 down.
$99 applies to standard containers delivered within 150 miles of the depot your container ships from; 20% down beyond that. Administered by My Container Rental, an independent third party, and subject to their approval. How rent to own works
Used 20ft Shipping Container for Sale
What a 20ft actually costs you
The average above is a national figure, not your number. What you pay rides mostly on how far we deliver and current market supply, so prices vary by metro, and we publish a dated delivered figure for each one we serve: see the delivered price in your city.
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Specifications
| External Dimensions | 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H |
|---|---|
| Internal Dimensions | 19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H |
| Door Opening | 7'8" W × 7'5" H |
| Payload Capacity | 47,900 lbs |
| Tare Weight | 4,850 lbs |
| Cubic Capacity | 1,172 cu ft |
Full ISO 668 dimensions for every size are in our Container Reference.
How It Compares
All three sizes are Wind & Water Tight (used): structurally sound and storage-ready, with honest cosmetic wear from prior service.
| 20ft | 40ft | 40ft High Cube | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H | 40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H | 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H |
| Internal | 19'4" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H | 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H | 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 8'10" H |
| Capacity | 1,172 cu ft | 2,390 cu ft | 2,694 cu ft |
| Best for | Half the length of a 40ft, so it fits tighter spaces and costs less to deliver. | Twice the storage of a 20ft, but it needs more clearance for delivery and placement. | Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but a foot taller, with the most headroom and cubic capacity we offer. |
- External
- 40' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Internal
- 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 7'10" H
- Capacity
- 2,390 cu ft
- Best for
- Twice the storage of a 20ft, but it needs more clearance for delivery and placement.
- External
- 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H
- Internal
- 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 8'10" H
- Capacity
- 2,694 cu ft
- Best for
- Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but a foot taller, with the most headroom and cubic capacity we offer.
Common Uses
Farm & Ranch Storage
Secure, weatherproof storage for equipment, feed, and tools. Sealed steel and lockable doors keep weather and pests out.
Construction Job Site
Lock up tools and materials on-site. The 20ft fits most job sites where a 40ft would block access.
Backyard Workshop
Convert into a workshop, hobby room, or overflow storage. Fits most suburban lots and standard driveways.
Before you buy: answers to common questions
