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10ft Shipping Container, New or Used
Compact and easy to place in tight spaces. New or used, priced on request by local suppliers.
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New or used
Price on request
Delivered quotes from local suppliers
- External 10′ x 8′ x 8’6″
- about 560 cu ft capacity
- Fits small yards and driveways
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
One request, quotes from vetted suppliers near you, no fees. Compare more on 10ft shipping containers or browse the full marketplace.
Factory built or cut down
10ft containers are not used in ocean shipping in large numbers. Most are either built new as storage units or cut down from a 20ft container. A factory built 10ft has its own frame and corner castings. A cut down unit has a new end wall welded in; done well it is perfectly usable, but ask which type you are getting and check the welds.
A 10ft holds tools, garden gear, small business stock or the contents of a small room. If you have the space, a used 20ft container holds twice as much and is worth pricing as well. More on 10ft shipping containers.
Specifications
| Measurement | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 10′ 0″ (3.0 m) | |
| Width | 8′ 0″ (2.44 m) | |
| Height | 8′ 6″ (2.59 m) | |
| Capacity | about 560 cu ft (15.8 m³) |
Sizes vary by builder; ask the supplier for the exact figures. The full breakdown of all sizes is on shipping container dimensions.
Price and availability
10ft prices vary more than standard sizes because supply depends on local builders and conversion shops. Send one request with your ZIP code and vetted suppliers near you reply with a delivered price.
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 |
Small containers often come on a short tilt bed or a truck with a crane, which needs far less room. Site access, ground conditions and a crane, if needed, change the price. Worked examples are on shipping container transport cost.
Check before you pay
Ask whether the unit is factory built or cut down from a 20ft. On a cut down unit, look at the welds around the new end wall inside and out. Test the doors and seals, check the floor, and look for daylight with the doors closed.
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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.
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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 10ft: 10 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in (2.99 × 2.44 × 2.59 m), length × width × height
