10ft container dimensions
Used units share the same measurements as new ones — condition is what 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 you get at each used grade
Ask any seller which grade a quote refers to before comparing two prices.
Cargo worthy (CW)
Inspected and certified fit to carry cargo again. Structurally sound with a solid floor and sealing doors; expect dents and weathered paint.
Wind & water tight (WWT)
Keeps rain and wind out but is not cargo-certified. More rust and dents than CW, and the lowest price that still protects what is inside.
What we check before delivery
Watertight roof, hole-free floor, doors that close and seal, and no structural rust. If a unit fails, it does not go on the truck.
Availability
10ft is not a standard ocean size, so used stock is thinner than 20ft or 40ft. Tell us your ZIP and timing and we will confirm what is available before you commit.
Used 10ft containers we deliver
Photos of the actual unit are available before you buy — just ask.
What a used 10ft is good for
Backyard storage on a budget
A dry, lockable box for tools and garden equipment, for less than a new unit.
Job-site tool crib
Takes knocks without anyone worrying about the paint. Easy to place on tight urban sites.
Ranch and agricultural storage
Feed, tack and machinery out of the weather and away from rodents.
A base for modification
A cheaper shell when the container will be cut, painted or clad anyway. See refurbished units if you want it repainted first.
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 →
Used containers from a Pasadena company since 2010
Shipping Container Depot Inc. has sold used containers across Southern California since 2010. Every unit is hand-selected and inspected before it leaves, and the delivered price we quote is the price you pay — no brokers, no separate freight invoice.
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.
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Before you buy
The guides our customers ask for most.
Used 10ft container questions, answered
+What condition is a used 10ft container in?
+Will a used container leak?
+How old is a used 10ft container?
+Can I see photos of the actual container?
+How much room do you need to deliver a 10ft container?
+How much does a used 10ft container cost?
Need a used 10ft container?
Send the grade you want and your delivery ZIP. We reply with one delivered price and photos of the actual unit — usually the same business day. Financing is available on request.
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