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40ft Used Shipping Container, Cargo Worthy
Twice the floor space of a 20ft at a lower price per square foot. Starting depot prices updated October 2026. Delivered quotes from vetted local suppliers.
15+ years in containers
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Cargo worthy (CW)
from $1,395
Most metros $1,595 to $1,945 · depot price, October 2026
- External 40′ x 8′ x 8’6″
- 2,390 cu ft capacity
- Wind and watertight, structurally sound
- Delivery quoted for your ZIP code
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Why a 40ft used container
A 40ft container gives about 300 square feet of floor, twice a 20ft, and costs much less per square foot. Farms, contractors and businesses use them for stock, equipment and materials that need a dry, lockable space. This listing is standard height, 8’6″ outside. If you need to stack racking or store tall items, the 40ft high cube used adds one foot for a small extra cost.
Cargo worthy means the structure, floor and doors are sound and the box is wind and watertight. Expect dents, surface rust and old markings. The grades are explained on used shipping containers.
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 | 8′ 6″ (2.59 m) | 7′ 10″ (2.39 m) |
| Door opening | 7′ 8″ wide x 7′ 5″ high | |
| Tare weight | about 7,825 lbs (3,550 kg) | |
| Max gross weight | 71,650 lbs (32,500 kg) | |
| Capacity | 2,390 cu ft (67.7 m³) |
Figures are typical for ISO standard 40ft units. Older containers can differ by an inch or two and the tare weight varies by manufacturer. The full breakdown of all sizes is on shipping container dimensions.
Price
Most metros sell a 40ft cargo worthy container between $1,595 and $1,945 at the depot. Current prices on our city pages: Houston $1,445, Miami $1,595, Dallas $1,795 and Jacksonville $1,895. Monthly price moves are tracked 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
Ask for photos of the actual unit. Inside, close the doors and look for daylight in the roof and walls. Test both doors, the locking bars and the seals, and walk the full length of the floor for soft spots. Look under the container at the cross members. The size code on the doors should read 42G1 for a standard 40ft.
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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: 40 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft 6 in (12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m), length × width × height
