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8ft Shipping Container, New
The smallest standard size. Fits a parking space and holds tools, bikes and seasonal gear. Priced on request by local suppliers.
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- External 8′ x 7’2″ x 7’5″
- about 340 cu ft capacity
- Fits a standard parking space
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
One request, quotes from vetted suppliers near you, no fees. Compare more on 8ft shipping containers or browse the full marketplace.
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8ft containers are built new for storage and are not used for shipping. With a footprint of about 57 square feet they fit a standard parking space, a side yard or the corner of a job site. They hold tools, bikes, garden equipment, seasonal stock or archive boxes, and they lock like a full size container.
Because they are lighter, many suppliers deliver them with a small tilt bed or a truck with a crane, which helps on tight sites. If you need more room, compare the 10ft container. More detail on 8ft shipping containers.
Specifications
| Measurement | External | Internal |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 8′ 0″ (2.44 m) | about 7′ 5″ (2.27 m) |
| Width | 7′ 2″ (2.20 m) | about 6′ 10″ (2.09 m) |
| Height | 7′ 5″ (2.26 m) | about 6′ 9″ (2.05 m) |
| Capacity | about 340 cu ft (9.7 m³) | |
| Tare weight | about 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) |
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
8ft prices depend on the builder and the options, such as a personnel door, vents or shelving. 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
Check the door seals and the locking mechanism, and ask whether a lock box is fitted. Ask about the floor, which is steel or plywood depending on the builder, and whether the container has forklift pockets for easy moving.
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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 8ft: 8 ft × 7 ft 3 in × 7 ft 5 in (2.44 × 2.20 × 2.26 m), length × width × height
