New one-trip · Standard Container
20' Standard Shipping Container
20' × 8' × 8'6" · 1,172 cu ftA new one-trip 20' container with standard cargo doors at one end. Steel, secure, wind and watertight, and ready for storage the day it lands.
At our New Orleans depot$2,695 + delivery
At a glance
- Size
- 20' standard height
- Condition
- New / one-trip
- Exterior
- 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Doors
- One end
- Cubic capacity
- 1,172 cu ft (33.2 m³)
- Max payload
- 62,350 lb (28,280 kg)
Size drawing
About 160 sq ft of ground. Plan for 75 ft of straight run for the delivery truck.
How big is a 20' Standard?
- Inside length
- 19'4"
- Inside width
- 7'8"
- Inside height
- 7'10"
- Floor area
- 148 sq ft
- Capacity
- 1,172 cu ft
- Standard pallets
- About 10 (48" × 40")
Delivery & pickup
- Where we deliverWithin 200 miles of our depots — this one ships from New Orleans, LA. See all locations.
- Tilt-bed deliveryFrom $350, priced by distance from the depot. The truck slides the container off onto the ground where you want it.
- TimingUsually 3–7 business days after your order is confirmed. We call ahead with a delivery window.
- PickupFree from the depot with approved commercial transport.
Check your site
- Straight approachAbout 75 ft of straight, clear run and 12 ft of width. Gates, turns and slopes must fit the whole truck and trailer.
- Overhead clearanceAt least 14 ft clear along the route and at the spot: no power lines, branches or roof overhangs.
- Firm, level groundGravel, concrete, asphalt or compacted ground. Read the delivery guide.
20' StandardOverview
- Type
- Standard Container
- Size
- 20-foot
- Height
- Standard (8'6")
- Condition
- New / one-trip: one loaded voyage from the factory
- ISO size code
- 22G1
- Expected service life
- 20–30 years with basic upkeep
20' StandardDimensions
- Exterior
- 20' L × 8' W × 8'6" H
- Interior length
- 19'4" (5.90 m)
- Interior width
- 7'8" (2.35 m)
- Interior height
- 7'10" (2.39 m)
- Floor area
- 148 sq ft (13.8 m²)
- Cubic capacity
- 1,172 cu ft (33.2 m³)
20' StandardDoors & access
- Doors
- Double cargo doors at one end, opening 7'8" W × 7'6" H
20' StandardWeight & load
- Tare (empty)
- 4,850 lb (2,200 kg)
- Max payload
- 62,350 lb (28,280 kg)
- Max gross weight
- 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
20' StandardConstruction
- Walls & roof
- Corrugated Corten weathering steel, factory primed and painted
- Floor
- 1⅛" (28 mm) marine-grade hardwood plywood on steel cross-members
- Corner castings
- 8 ISO castings for twist locks, chains, and lifting
- Locking
- Lock box on most new units; padlock not included
- Ventilation
- Passive vents (typically 2 or more)
- Weather rating
- Wind and watertight
- Stacking
- Rated to stack 9-high when loaded
Other sizes & types
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- 20' High Cube Full Open Side
- 20' High Cube Open Side
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- 40' High Cube
- 40' High Cube Double Door
- 40' High Cube Full Open Side
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