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Standard-height dry cargo boxes in the nominal 40 ft class.
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Reviewed by Ryan Penick, Operator, Wholesale Industry LLC · Updated October 2026
A 40 ft standard dry container doubles the floor of a 20 ft at the same 8 ft width and 8 ft 6 in height. It is the lowest-cost way to buy enclosed steel storage by the cubic foot. Wholesale Industry sources them on request, with grade and delivery confirmed in the quote.
| Item | Typical figure |
|---|---|
| Outside | 40 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft 6 in high |
| Inside | about 39 ft 5 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in |
| Door opening | about 7 ft 8 in wide × 7 ft 5 in high |
| Volume | about 2,390 cu ft |
| Empty weight | about 8,000 to 8,400 lb |
| Maximum gross weight | commonly 67,200 lb; check the data plate |
| Floor | 20 standard 48 × 40 in pallets in a single layer |
Figures are typical for standard ISO steel containers. Builders differ by an inch or two and by a few hundred pounds, so the data plate and a tape measure on the container offered are the final word.
The only difference from a 40 ft high cube is one foot of height. Standard height is enough for palletized goods stacked to about seven feet and is easier to move under low bridges and wires. Choose the high cube for tall equipment, shelving, or loads that are light for their size. If the site is short on room or the cargo is heavy for its volume, two 20 ft containers can be the better buy.
Most containers arrive on a tilt-bed or roll-off truck that slides the box off the back. The driver needs firm, level ground and straight room to pull forward, roughly 100 ft or more for this size, plus overhead clearance from wires and branches. If a tilt-bed cannot reach the spot, say so and a crane or forklift delivery can be quoted instead. Tell us which way the doors should face when the container lands.
Send use, grade, quantity and delivery ZIP through request a quote, or call 855-964-2534. Freight is quoted to your ZIP, and availability, condition and terms are confirmed before you accept the quote.
Twenty standard 48 × 40 in pallets fit on the floor in a single layer, and more if the load can be double stacked under the roughly 7 ft 10 in inside height. Pallets wider than 40 in or overhanging loads reduce the count.
Sometimes. A tilt-bed truck with a 40 ft container needs roughly 100 ft or more of straight, firm ground and clear overhead space. Send photos or a sketch of the access with your request so the right truck is quoted.
About 8,000 to 8,400 lb for a standard-height steel container. The exact tare weight is stamped on the data plate on the door, along with the maximum gross weight.