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40ft High Cube Used Container, Cargo Worthy
One foot taller than a standard 40ft, at used container prices. Starting depot prices in 27 US metros, updated October 2026. Delivered quotes from vetted local suppliers.
15+ years in containers
Vetted Local Suppliers
Cargo worthy (CW)
from $1,495
Most metros $1,745 to $2,045 · depot price, October 2026
- External 40′ x 8′ x 9’6″
- about 2,690 cu ft capacity
- Wind and watertight, structurally sound
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
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Why a used high cube
A high cube is one foot taller than a standard container: 9’6″ outside and about 8’10” inside. That extra height takes pallet racking, tall machinery and furniture that would not fit a standard box, and it leaves real headroom in a workshop or home after insulation and a ceiling go in.
This listing is cargo worthy grade. The structure, floor and doors are sound and the container is wind and watertight, with the dents, rust patches and markings you expect after 10 to 15 years at sea. Used high cubes cost only a little more than standard 40ft used containers. If you want cleaner paint and a newer floor, compare the premium grade high cube or a one-trip 40ft high cube.
Specifications
| Measurement | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 40′ 0″ (12.19 m) | 39′ 5″ (12.03 m) |
| Width | 8′ 0″ (2.44 m) | 7′ 8″ (2.35 m) |
| Height | 9′ 6″ (2.90 m) | 8′ 10″ (2.70 m) |
| Door opening | 7′ 8″ wide x 8′ 5″ high | |
| Tare weight | about 8,160 lbs (3,700 kg) | |
| Max gross weight | 71,650 lbs (32,500 kg) | |
| Capacity | about 2,690 cu ft (76 m³) |
Figures are typical for ISO 40ft high cube units and vary slightly by manufacturer. The full breakdown of all sizes is on shipping container dimensions.
Depot prices by metro
Starting price at depots in each metro. Delivery is not included and depends on the distance from the depot to your site.
| Metro | 40ft high cube used CW from |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $2,195 |
| Baltimore, MD | $1,795 |
| Charleston, SC | $1,745 |
| Chicago, IL | $1,595 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $1,695 |
| Cleveland, OH | $1,795 |
| Columbus, OH | $1,695 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,895 |
| Denver, CO | $2,545 |
| Detroit, MI | $1,695 |
| El Paso, TX | $2,195 |
| Houston, TX | $1,745 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $1,895 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,995 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $1,795 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,595 |
| Miami, FL | $1,795 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $2,045 |
| Mobile, AL | $1,995 |
| Nashville, TN | $2,095 |
| New York / New Jersey | $1,695 |
| Oakland / San Francisco, CA | $1,795 |
| Omaha, NE | $2,095 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $2,895 |
| Savannah, GA | $1,495 |
| Seattle, WA | $1,745 |
| St. Louis, MO | $1,745 |
Buyers in San Antonio usually buy from Houston depots, buyers in Orlando and Tampa from Jacksonville. Prices move with container supply at the ports; we track them every month in the shipping container price index.
Delivery cost
| Distance from depot | Typical cost, one container |
|---|---|
| Under 50 miles | $350 to $750 |
| 50 to 100 miles | $500 to $1,000 |
| 100 to 200 miles | $800 to $1,600 |
| 200 to 300 miles | $1,200 to $2,000 |
| Over 300 miles | often $3.50 to $5 per mile plus unloading |
A tilt bed truck needs about 100 feet of straight clearance to slide a 40ft container off. Site access, ground conditions and a crane, if needed, change the price. Worked examples are on shipping container transport cost.
Check before you pay
A high cube roof is hard to see from the ground, so ask the supplier for roof photos or check it from a ladder at the depot. Inside, close the doors and look for daylight. Test both doors, the locking bars and the seals, and walk the floor for soft spots. The size code on the doors should read 45G1, which confirms a 40ft high cube general purpose container.
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See it full size on your property
Use your phone camera to place the container on your property at its real size. You see how much room it takes and how it sits before you buy.
Scan with your phoneThis page opens straight on your phone.
- On your phone, tap “View full size”.
- Move the phone slowly over the ground until it picks up the surface.
- The container appears about 10 ft in front of you, doors facing you, so you see all of it straight away.
- Drag with one finger to bring it closer or move it. Twist with two fingers to turn it. You can also walk around it.
Full-size view is not available on this device. Turn the 3D model above with your finger to see it from every side.
Works on iPhone 6s or newer with iOS 12 or later and on most Android phones from 2018 on with Google Play Services for AR. On other devices you can turn the 3D model above and look at it from every side.
External size 40ft high cube: 40 ft × 8 ft × 9 ft 6 in (12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m), length × width × height
