High Cube vs. Standard Shipping Containers
Both standard and high cube containers are 8 feet wide, but high cube containers provide an additional foot of interior height.
Standard Container
Height:
- Exterior: 8'6"
- Interior: approximately 7'10"
Ideal for:
- General storage
- Equipment
- Furniture
- Tools
- Standard freight
High Cube Container
Height:
- Exterior: 9'6"
- Interior: approximately 8'10"
Advantages:
- More vertical storage
- Easier to walk inside
- Better for shelving
- Accommodates taller equipment
- Preferred for modifications