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What Is a High Cube Shipping Container?
The High Cube is the same container as a standard 40ft, just one foot taller. Here's what that extra height gets you and whether your project needs it.
A High Cube container is a standard ISO shipping container with one key difference: it is one foot taller. That extra foot offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to what the container is used for. Eveon offers the [40ft High Cube](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-high-cube-shipping-container) as part of our standard container lineup, alongside the [20ft](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-20ft-shipping-container) and [40ft](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-shipping-container) standard containers.
## What Makes a Container High Cube?
The term refers specifically to the exterior height. A standard 20ft or 40ft container stands 8'6" tall on the outside. A [High Cube container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-high-cube-shipping-container) stands 9'6", exactly one foot taller. That additional foot translates to an interior height of 8'10", compared to 7'10" on a standard container. Everything else is the same. The footprint, the door width, the floor construction, the Corten steel walls, and the door hardware are all identical to a standard 40ft container. The High Cube is not a different type of container, it is the same container with a taller profile.
## 40ft High Cube Dimensions
- **Exterior length:** 40'
- **Exterior width:** 8'
- **Exterior height:** 9'6"
- **Interior volume:** approximately 2,694 cubic feet
- **Tare weight:** approximately 8,747 lbs
- **Pallet capacity:** up to 22 pallets (each carrying 120 boxes)
## When Does the Extra Foot Actually Matter?
For basic storage, the height difference between a standard 40ft and a 40ft High Cube is unlikely to change much. A standard 40ft already offers 7'10" of interior clearance, which is enough to walk in, store most equipment, and stack goods to a practical height. The extra foot becomes meaningful in specific situations, such as:
### Containers used for workspaces
In an occupied workspaces or offices, interior height affects how a space feels to work in. A standard container at 7'10" is functional but compact. At 8'10", the High Cube feels more like a conventional room and is noticeably more comfortable for someone spending extended time inside.
### Containers with HVAC systems
A [mini-split indoor air handler, ductwork, or conduit](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/news/market-insights/add-ventilation-or-hvac-to-used-shipping-container) runs along the ceiling of a container. In a standard container, this equipment reduces effective headroom. In a High Cube, the same systems can be installed while preserving more usable clearance below. This is particularly relevant for containers being converted into occupied structures, where both climate control and comfortable headroom are required.
### Containers utilizing tall racking and shelving
Pallet racking uprights come in standard heights, and a High Cube gives more clearance for tall configurations without requiring custom hardware. For operations storing tall equipment, oversized inventory, or stacked loads, the extra foot opens up options that a standard container cannot accommodate as easily.
### Containers with interior cladding
After furring strips, [insulation](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/news/market-insights/can-i-insulate-a-shipping-container), and wall panels are installed, a High Cube finishes at a more comfortable ceiling height than a standard container would.
### Containers storing tall equipment and machinery
Tractors, certain [agricultural equipment](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/industries/shipping-containers-for-the-farming--agriculture-industry), and [industrial machinery](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/industries/shipping-containers-for-manufacturing--eveon-containers) can be tight fits in a standard container. A High Cube provides additional vertical clearance for loading and storing taller items.
## What are the Delivery Requirements for a High Cube Container?
The 40ft High Cube has the same delivery requirements as a standard 40ft container. Delivery is by tiltbed or flatbed truck and requires at least 120 feet of clear, straight-line access. The site must be firm, level, and dry. The taller profile means clearance height should be checked for any overhead obstructions along the delivery path, including power lines, tree branches, and building overhangs. Review the [full delivery requirements](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/resources/delivery-requirements) before placing your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The interior height of a 40ft High Cube container is 8'10". A standard 40ft container has an interior height of 7'10". The High Cube's extra foot of clearance is the primary reason buyers choose it over the standard container for workspaces, conversions, and applications where headroom matters.
- Slightly. The 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of approximately 8,747 lbs, compared to approximately 8,159 lbs for a standard 40ft. The difference is modest and does not typically affect site preparation or delivery requirements.
- Yes. High Cube containers are ISO-standard and stack the same way as standard containers, using the corner castings. They can be [stacked up to nine high](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/news/market-insights/stacking-shipping-containers-maximizing-storage-and-onsite-real-estate) when empty.
- The additional steel in the taller profile sometimes adds to the manufacturing cost, and that carries through to the used container market. The price difference varies by region and current availability. Enter your ZIP code on our [High Cube product page](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/used-40ft-high-cube-shipping-container) for current pricing in your area.
- For most occupied container builds, yes. The extra foot of ceiling height makes a meaningful difference in how the space feels and gives more room for insulation, HVAC systems, and ceiling-mounted lighting without sacrificing headroom. Most container conversion projects that prioritize livability or workspace comfort specify the High Cube for this reason.
