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? | 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.
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)
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.