Skip to main content
(877) 374-5452
Request Pricing

40-foot High Cube Container

40' High cube containers tend to be more popular than 40' standard containers. High cubes are a foot taller, thus providing more space. The other benefit is that in some markets, the 40' high cube containers are cheaper than 40-foot standards. 

There tend to be more 40'HC's in use for commercial shipping—a trend that is only growing. In the one-trip/”new” market, we the 40’ high cube is often the only choice as one-trip 40’ standards are not as common as one-trip 40’ high cubes. 

What are the dimensions of a 40' high cube container?
What? Length Width Height
Exterior Size 40' 8' 9.5'
Interior Size 39' 4.5" 7' 8.5" 8' 9.75"
Door Size NA 7' 8.25" 8' 5.75"

While there may be some slight variations from container to container, this is a general rule of thumb.

What is the weight of a 40' high cube container?
Max. Gross Tare Net
52,190 lbs 5,140 lbs 47,770 lbs

 

Max. Gross: The weight of the full container including both the container and the contents
Tare: The empty weight of the container
Net: The weight capacity (Max. Gross minus Tare)

Find a Container That Fits You

get a quote
Shipping Containers For Sale

Used+40+HC+orange+-+cargo-worthy
New+40HC+non-door+end
Inside+new+40HC
New+40+high+cubes
New+40HC+side
40-used-inside
40-container
Used+40HCs+gray
Gray+40HC
40+high+cube+gray
Cargo-worthy-40HC
Used+40+HC+orange+-+cargo-worthy New+40HC+non-door+end Inside+new+40HC New+40+high+cubes New+40HC+side 40-used-inside 40-container Used+40HCs+gray Gray+40HC 40+high+cube+gray Cargo-worthy-40HC

Questions?

If you are not sure what size or condition you are interested in, let us know. We can help you figure out what will meet your needs best. We can help you determine the right size, condition, modifications, paint and other options to ensure you get the right container for you. You can also visit our frequently asked questions page.

Contact Us