10ft Shipping Containers
10ft shipping containers give you secure, weatherproof steel storage in a footprint about the size of a parking space. They suit tight backyards, shop fronts, school grounds and small job sites where a 20 foot box simply will not fit. Stock of this size moves quickly, so if nothing is listed below, contact us and we will tell you what we can source.
Why choose 10ft shipping containers?
- Small footprint: roughly 10 ft by 8 ft on the ground, so they fit where a garden shed would go.
- Easy placement: they are light enough for smaller delivery trucks and can often be set closer to a building.
- Same steel shell: corrugated walls, a hardwood or steel floor and lockable cargo doors, just in a shorter body.
10ft container dimensions
| Measurement | 10ft standard |
|---|---|
| External length | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| External width | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| External height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Approx. internal volume | 16 m³ (560 cu ft) |
Width and height match the intermodal container family, so a 10 foot unit looks like a shorter version of the boxes you see at a port.
Common uses
Homeowners use 10ft shipping containers for garden tools, bikes and seasonal gear. Small businesses keep stock or equipment close at hand, and contractors use them as compact tool stores on residential jobs. They also make tidy pump houses, generator enclosures and kiosks once modified; see our modified shipping containers for ideas.
Need more space?
A 20ft shipping container doubles the floor area for a modest step up in price. If you like the idea of two separate compartments, our DUOCON containers join two 10 foot units into one 20 foot frame. Not sure which type fits? Our guide to the types of shipping containers explains every option.
Delivery
Even 10ft shipping containers need firm, level ground and a clear path for the truck. Read the shipping container delivery guide for site prep tips, then ask our team for availability and a delivered price.
