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Standard·20ft·ISO Cargo Container

20ft Standard Shipping Container

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Size
20ft Std · 8'6"H 20ft HC · 9'6"H 40ft Std · 8'6"H 40ft HC · 9'6"H
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Overview 20ft Standard ISO container. Pick condition: Used Cargo-Worthy (best value) or New One-Trip (factory-fresh).
Door opening 7'8" × 7'5"
Capacity 1,165 cu ft
Tare weight 4,850 lbs
ISO type 22G1
What people use it for

The 20ft is the most versatile.

Most common use cases buyers tell us about. If your situation isn't here, call us and we'll tell you whether this is the right size.

01

Backyard storage

Tools, lawn equipment, seasonal stuff. Fits behind most fences. Stop paying off-site storage.

02

Jobsite tools

Secure on-site storage for contractors. Theft-proof steel. Ready before Monday morning.

03

Workshop conversion

The rugged shell for your shop build. Welders, fabricators, woodworkers. Cut doors, add power.

04

Rural property

Land, ranch, hunting lot. Tractors, tools, generators. No permits, no construction.

05

Vehicle / toy storage

Motorcycles, ATVs, jet skis. Dry, secure, lockable. Better than a shed, cheaper than a garage.

06

Inventory overflow

Retail backstock, e-commerce inventory, seasonal goods. Stop renting extra warehouse space.

07

Farm + ag

Feed, irrigation, fencing, equipment. Weather-resistant. Place anywhere on the property.

08

Emergency supplies

Preppers, off-grid families, homesteaders. Food, water, fuel, generator. Long-term secure.

Practical capacity

What actually fits in a 20ft Standard Shipping Container.

Cubic feet is abstract. Here's what those cubic feet hold in real-world items.

10 standard pallets

or 11 Euro pallets, ground-stacked

~1,150 moving boxes

Standard 1.5 cu ft size, walls-stacked

2-3 bedroom apartment

Including beds, couches, kitchen, boxes

4-6 motorcycles or ATVs

Or 1 mid-size sedan (won't drive in)

500 sq ft equivalent

Of self-storage cubic capacity

A full workshop

Bench, pegboard wall, hand + power tools

What you're actually getting

What does "Used Cargo-Worthy" or "New One-Trip" actually mean?

Container condition grading is where most sellers fudge the truth. Here's the honest breakdown for both options — so you can pick with eyes open. Read the full grading guide →

Used · Cargo-Worthy

  • Structurally sound — frame, floor, roof all solid
  • Weathertight — no leaks, no holes, gasket-sealed doors
  • Surface rust on edges and corner castings (cosmetic only)
  • Small dents in the corrugated panels (cosmetic)
  • Paint faded or scuffed from cargo service
  • NO holes through the steel
  • NO leaks or water damage
  • NO doors that won't seal
  • NO rotted floor sections

Our promise: If we wouldn't store our own gear in it, we don't sell it as Cargo-Worthy.

New · One-Trip

  • Manufactured for export, made one ocean voyage, then sold
  • Fresh factory paint — clean, sharp edges
  • No surface rust, no dents, no paint fade
  • Brand-new floor, doors, gaskets
  • Closest to "brand new" without paying truly-new container prices
  • NOT 100% pristine — minor scuffs from the single voyage are normal
  • NOT zero shipping marks — exterior may have small handling marks

Our promise: If it shows up looking worse than a new-appliance scratch-and-dent, we make it right.

Common questions

Questions people ask about 20ft Standard Shipping Container containers.

Will a 20ft container fit in my driveway?

Footprint is 20' × 8'. Truck needs 40' of straight approach to back in. Most suburban driveways work; check our delivery requirements page for the full checklist.

Can I drive a car inside a 20ft container?

No — the door opening is 7'8" wide. Most full-size cars are 6'-7' wide and need door clearance to open. Motorcycles, ATVs, and parts/wheels-off projects fit fine.

How much does an empty 20ft container weigh?

About 4,850 lbs (2,200 kg). It can carry up to 52,910 lbs of payload (24,000 kg).

How many pallets fit in a 20ft container?

10 standard 48"×40" pallets ground-stacked, or 11 Euro pallets (47"×31"). Stacking gets you more if your goods can take it.

Do I need a permit for a 20ft container?

Usually no — most jurisdictions treat them as personal property under 320 sq ft. Always check local zoning, especially in HOAs and historic districts.

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