45ft high cube dimensions
45ft containers are built as high cubes — there is no standard-height 45ft.
| Spec | 45ft high cube |
|---|---|
| Exterior length | 45 ft (13.72 m) |
| Exterior width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| Exterior height | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Interior length | 44 ft 5 in (13.55 m) |
| Interior width | 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m) |
| Interior height | 8 ft 10 in (2.70 m) |
| Door opening width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Door opening height | 8 ft 5 in (2.58 m) |
| Capacity | ~3,050 cu ft |
| Max payload | ~58,600 lbs (26,580 kg) |
Full measurements for every size are on the container dimensions page.
What “new one-trip” means on a 45ft
One voyage, then sold
Built overseas, loaded once with cargo to reach the U.S., then sold. Original factory paint, tight door gaskets, a lockbox on most units and a clean floor.
Minor transit marks are normal
Expect the occasional forklift scuff or small dent from that single voyage. Structurally it is new; rust is not part of the deal.
Always a high cube
45ft units are 9 ft 6 in tall outside and 8 ft 10 in inside — about 17% more volume than a 40ft high cube, in the same 8 ft width.
Plan the site first
Length is the constraint, not price. A 45ft needs about 100–120 ft of straight clearance and a longer chassis; we check your access before scheduling.
45ft containers we deliver
Real units from recent deliveries.
What people use a 45ft container for
Warehouse overflow
The most floor space per delivery fee. One 45ft replaces a 40ft plus a chunk of shelving.
Distribution and retail stock
Long enough for full pallet runs down one wall with room to work.
Long materials
Pipe, lumber, extrusions and racking that will not fit a 40ft.
Conversions
Extra length and 8 ft 10 in of headroom for offices, workshops and multi-room builds. Modifications are finished 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 45ft 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 →
45ft containers from a Pasadena company since 2010
Shipping Container Depot Inc. delivers across Southern California on its own trucks and quotes the rest of the state by ZIP. On a 45ft we confirm the approach, turning space and overhead clearance with you before a date is set — a wasted truck roll helps nobody.
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 long-container options
Before you buy
The guides our customers ask for most.
45ft container questions, answered
+How big is a 45ft shipping container inside?
+Is a 45ft container always a high cube?
+How much room do you need to deliver a 45ft container?
+Can a 45ft container be modified?
+Should I buy one 45ft or two 20ft containers?
+How much does a 45ft container cost?
Ready for a 45ft container?
Send your delivery ZIP and a photo of the access route. We reply with one delivered price and confirm the approach before scheduling — usually the same business day. Financing is available on request.
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