
40ft High Cube Used Shipping Container
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CSC-inspected for international shipping. The sweet spot for builds. A 9'6" outer wall on this 40ft High Cube shell - perfect for tiny home or adu (best-seller).
The 40ft HC Cargo Worthy is the single most-shipped unit out of our Aurora yard, and it’s not close. CSC-stamped, structurally inspected, with the full 304-sq-ft footprint and the critical 9'6" exterior height - at a price that lets the rest of the build budget go to insulation, electrical, plumbing, and finishes that the homeowner will actually live with.
For Adams and Arapahoe County ADU permit jobs, this is the unit local builders ask for by name. After 2 inches of closed-cell roof foam and a 3/4-inch finished floor over the marine plywood, you’ve still got roughly an 8-foot finished ceiling. That’s the line between a tiny home that feels intentional and one that feels claustrophobic, and it’s the entire reason the HC variant exists.
Expect honest light surface oxidation on the side panels, the occasional dent, faded original carrier paint - all standard for a box that’s worked its career. None of it travels through to the finished interior, and the CSC plate gives your local inspector something tangible to nod at during the structural review.
The Numbers, Inside & Out
ISO-standard measurements for a 40ft High Cube - use these for permit drawings and material takeoffs.
| External (L × W × H) | 40' × 8' × 9'6" |
|---|---|
| Internal (L × W × H) | 39'5" × 7'8" × 8'10" |
| Door Opening (W × H) | 7'8" × 8'5" |
| Floor Area (Internal) | 304 sq ft |
| Cubic Capacity | 2,700 cu ft |
| Empty Weight (Tare) | ~8,7,7,5 lbs |
| Livable After Insulation | ~280 sq ft · 8'0" ceiling |
| Floor Type | Marine-grade plywood (1-1/8" thick) |
| Material | Corten weathering steel - 14 gauge corrugated |
Why This 40ft High Cube Works
- ✓Tiny home or ADU (best-seller)
- ✓Vacation rental cabin
- ✓Premium workshop or studio
- ✓280 sq ft livable after insulation
Finished ceiling sits at 8'0" - comfortable for daily living and resale.
- ✓Corten shell lasts 25+ years on a Front Range pad
Weathering steel laughs at Colorado wind, hail, and dry-cold winters.
About the Cargo Worthy Grade
CSC-inspected for international shipping. The sweet spot for builds.
Age range: 5–15 years · Prep work: Light
What to expect: Working doors, dry floor, normal cosmetic wear and surface rust.
Best value for most projects
- ✓ Tiny homes and ADUs
- ✓ Backyard offices and studios
- ✓ Mid-range workshop or maker space
Builds We See Roll Out of the Yard
Front Range projects that start with a 40ft High Cube.
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