10ft container dimensions
Standard height and high cube share the same footprint — only the height changes.
| Spec | 10ft standard (8’6″) | 10ft high cube (9’6″) |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior length | 10 ft (3.05 m) | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| Exterior width | 8 ft (2.44 m) | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Exterior height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Interior length | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) |
| Interior width | 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
| Interior height | 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) | 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
| Door opening height | 7 ft 6 in (2.28 m) | 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m) |
| Capacity | ~560 cu ft | ~640 cu ft |
| Tare weight | ~2,500 lbs | ~2,700 lbs |
Full measurements for every size are on the container dimensions page.
What “new one-trip” means on a 10ft
10ft containers are not shipped by ocean carriers as a standard size, so here is the honest version.
Built new, shipped once
A one-trip 10ft is built at the factory and carried to the U.S. on a single voyage, usually loaded inside the shipping system rather than as its own ocean unit. It arrives with factory paint, a lockbox and a clean floor.
Some are cut down from a 20ft
Because 10ft is not a standard ocean size, part of the market is made by cutting and re-ending a 20ft. We tell you which one you are buying before you commit — a modified end wall is not a defect, but you should know it is there.
Standard or high cube
Both are 10 ft long and 8 ft wide. The high cube adds one foot of interior height for shelving, lofts and tall equipment.
Best for
Side yards, small commercial lots, tool and equipment lock-ups, HOA-sensitive backyards, and any site where the truck has limited room.
10ft containers we deliver
Real units from recent deliveries, not stock renders.
What people use a 10ft container for
Backyard and side-yard storage
Fits where a 20ft will not. Garden equipment, bikes, tools and seasonal storage, locked and dry.
Job-site lock-up
A secure tool crib on tight urban sites and residential remodels where space is at a premium.
Small business overflow
Stock, records and equipment beside the shop, without renting more indoor square footage.
Conversions
Offices, studios and kiosks where the finished footprint has to stay small. Doors, windows, vents and electrical are fitted before delivery.
What our customers say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile & Facebook. Read our Google reviews →
On the way back from picking up parts we finally stopped by since we drive past it a lot. Solid spot — the guy working was super helpful and got us in and out quick with the container we needed. Prices seemed fair compared to what everyone else charges online.
A Google UserWorked over a weekend to get us a modified shipping container ahead of schedule at a reasonable price. This company is the best!
Byron Young
Delivery for 10ft containers
Southern California on our own trucks
Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, Ventura and San Diego counties. Our drivers, our trucks, one delivered price — no third-party hauler.
Statewide, quoted by ZIP
Bay Area, Sacramento, Central Valley and the rest of California are quoted by ZIP with the delivered price up front.
Room the truck needs
A 10ft or 20ft container needs roughly 60 ft of straight, level clearance; a 40ft or 45ft about 100–120 ft. Send a photo of the access route with your quote and we confirm it fits before scheduling. Delivery & site prep guide →
10ft containers from a Pasadena company since 2010
Shipping Container Depot Inc. has sold new and used containers across Southern California since 2010. No brokers and no third-party haulers: the container we inspect is the container that arrives on our truck, at the delivered price we quoted.
Shipping Container Depot Inc.
40 N Altadena Dr #201, Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 765-9446 · Contact@ShippingContainerDepot.com
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 9am–3pm
Office visits by appointment. Containers are delivered directly to your site — enter your ZIP for the delivered price, or request a quote.
Other 10ft and nearby options
Before you buy
The guides our customers ask for most.
10ft container questions, answered
+Are 10ft shipping containers really new?
+What is the difference between a 10ft standard and a 10ft high cube?
+How much space do I need for delivery?
+Can you add a roll-up door or man door before delivery?
+Do I need a permit for a 10ft container?
+How much does a 10ft shipping container cost?
Ready for a new 10ft container?
Send the height you need and your delivery ZIP. We reply with one delivered price for a hand-selected one-trip unit — usually the same business day. Financing is available on request.
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