Same footprint as a standard 40ft, one full foot taller. The high cube suits conversions, tall equipment, and commercial projects across Illinois. Ask for a written quote with delivery details.
The "high cube" designation means the container is one foot taller than a standard ISO shipping container, also known as a conex box. That takes the exterior from 8 ft 6 in to 9 ft 6 in, and the usable interior ceiling from 7 ft 10 in to 8 ft 10 in. Available in several grades, including used wind and water tight (WWT) and one-trip. See our condition guide for the differences.
That extra foot can help with overhead storage, lighting, and equipment, but finishes and insulation reduce the final headroom.
| Length | 40 ft 0 in (12.192 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 0 in (2.438 m) |
| Height | 9 ft 6 in (2.896 m) |
| Length | 39 ft 5 in (12.021 m) |
| Width | 7 ft 9 in (2.352 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 10 in (2.698 m) |
| Volume | ~2,694 cu ft (76.3 m³) |
| Door Opening (W x H) | 7 ft 8 in x 8 ft 5 in |
The high cube door opening is also taller, 8 ft 5 in against 7 ft 5 in on a standard container. That matters when you are loading tall items.
High cube pricing depends on the grade, inventory and your delivery address. Request a written quote for the unit you need.
A Rockford shop with tall but lightweight stock can use additional vertical room for organized storage. Check the load rating and stability of shelving separately from the container dimensions.
A proposed Chicago area workspace can benefit from planning ceiling services before selecting a shell. Insulation, wiring and finishes all reduce the usable room, and the conversion still needs a complete design.
A Peoria supplier storing bulky packaging can gain vertical space without adding another ground footprint. Keep a safe retrieval method in the plan instead of stacking beyond practical reach.
A Central Illinois farm can compare the actual height of stored equipment with the door opening. The outside height of the container does not tell you what clears its doors.
A Southern Illinois studio concept can start with a measured layout showing the workbench, openings and mechanical equipment. Select the container after the finished room and site access have been checked.
A high cube delivers on the same tilt-bed truck as a standard 40ft, and it needs the same room, with one extra foot of height to account for on the trailer.
Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules every delivery after payment and site review.
Tell us the project and your ZIP. A Container One sales representative prepares the written quote.