40-Foot High Cube Container
A full foot of extra headroom. The 40ft, taller.
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| External Dimensions | 40' L × 8' W × 9'6" H |
|---|---|
| Internal Dimensions | 39'5" L × 7'8" W × 8'10" H |
| Door Opening | 7'8" W × 8'5" H |
| Payload Capacity | 59,039 lbs |
| Tare Weight | 8,160 lbs |
| Cubic Capacity | 2,694 cu ft |
Full ISO 668 dimensions for every size are in our Container Reference.
How It Compares
| 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 — fits tighter spaces and costs less to deliver. Wind & Water Tight (used) — structurally sound and storage-ready, with honest cosmetic wear from prior service. | Twice the storage of a 20ft — needs more clearance for delivery and placement. Wind & Water Tight (used) — structurally sound and storage-ready, with honest cosmetic wear from prior service. | Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but a foot taller — the most headroom and cubic capacity we offer. Wind & Water Tight (used) — structurally sound and storage-ready, with honest cosmetic wear from prior service. |
Common Uses
Conversions & Builds
A full foot of extra headroom makes the High Cube the easiest 40ft to convert into a home, office, or studio — room for insulation, ceiling finishes, and lighting without losing standing height.
Tall & Stacked Storage
The extra 9'6" exterior height clears tall equipment, racking, and stacked pallets that won't fit a standard 40ft — ~2,694 cubic feet versus 2,390.
Maximum Cubic Capacity
Same footprint as the standard 40ft, but the added height yields the most cubic capacity we offer — the right call when you're paying for volume, not floor space.
This is an average starting price, not a quote. What you pay can land above or below — it depends mostly on how far we deliver and current market supply. We'll give you a real, all-in number when you request a quote. (Average as of July 2026.)
Supply runs deep right now, so the High Cube average can land below the standard 40ft.
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