40ft Container Dimensions & Details

The 40ft standard container offers roughly 2,350 cubic feet of interior space, twice that of the 20ft conex box, in the same 8-foot width. It is the workhorse container for construction companies, agricultural operations, and any business that moves or stores significant volumes of material. Weighing up whether to rent or buy this size? See our rent vs buy guide.

A 40ft needs a longer approach for delivery than a 20ft. Available in several grades, including used wind and water tight (WWT) and one-trip. Our container condition guide has the full grade breakdown.

Exterior Dimensions

Length	40 ft 0 in (12.192 m)
Width	8 ft 0 in (2.438 m)
Height	8 ft 6 in (2.591 m)

Interior Dimensions

Length	39 ft 5 in (12.021 m)
Width	7 ft 9 in (2.352 m)
Height	7 ft 10 in (2.385 m)
Volume	~2,350 cu ft (66.5 m³)
Door Opening (W x H)	7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in

Looking for extra ceiling height? See our 40ft High Cube: same footprint, one full foot taller inside, 8 ft 10 in against 7 ft 10 in.

Get a 40ft Container Quote

Ohio delivered pricing: starting at $2,491 for a 40ft Wind and Water Tight container delivered in Toledo.

Use Cases

Ways to Use a 40ft Container in Ohio

Overflow pallets and returnable packaging beside a warehouse along I-70 or I-71 near Columbus.

Spare parts and tooling next to a plant in Toledo, Lima or Dayton.

Equipment, seed and supplies on a farm with a long, straight lane and a firm entrance off the township road.

Materials for a multi-phase commercial build in Cleveland, Akron or Columbus.

Tables, staging and event gear for a school, church or county fairground between seasons.

40ft High Cube Containers 20ft Containers

Delivery

Delivering 40ft Containers Across Ohio

Site Requirements for 40ft Delivery

Approach length: 130 feet of clear, firm surface ahead of where the container will sit.
Width clearance: At least 10 feet throughout the delivery path.
Overhead clearance: At least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path.
Firm ground: The landing area needs to carry the container's weight, roughly 8,000 lbs empty. Concrete, compacted gravel, and hard-packed dirt all work well.

Delivery Areas in Ohio

Columbus, Dublin, Westerville and central Ohio
Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown and northeast Ohio
Toledo, Findlay and northwest Ohio
Dayton, Lima and west central Ohio
Zanesville, Athens, Marietta and southeast Ohio

Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department contacts you to schedule a date and time for delivery.

Not sure if your site works for a 40ft? Call or text with your address and a description of the access.

FAQ

40ft Container Questions

How much room does a 40ft delivery need? +

A 40ft container needs 130 feet of straight, level run measured back from where it will sit, at least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path, and at least 10 feet of width. Where a site cannot give a 40ft that run, two 20ft containers, which need 110 feet each, may fit.

What does a 40ft container cost delivered in Ohio? +

Wind and Water Tight units start at $2,491 delivered in Toledo. What you pay depends on the grade you choose, on what is in stock when you order and on your delivery address. Container One sets prices, and they change without notice; your written quote gives the price for your order, including delivery to your address. Prices as of October 14, 2026.

What warranty comes with it? +

Warranty runs by grade: one-trip units carry a 10 year structural and 10 year no-leak warranty, cargo worthy and wind and water tight units carry a 5 year structural and 5 year no-leak warranty, and economy units carry a 1 year roof leak warranty.

How long does delivery take? +

Delivery averages 7 to 10 business days in most markets nationwide after Container One receives your payment. Timing varies with your location, when payment is received, weather and other factors. Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department contacts you to schedule a date and time.

40ft Shipping Containers in Ohio