20ft High Cube Container For Sale | Buy Now

20ft High Cube Container For Sale — Buy Now

This 20ft high cube container gives you meaningfully more interior volume than a standard-height 20ft unit — standing 9 ft 6 in tall instead of the standard 8 ft 6 in, an extra foot of headroom on the same 20ft footprint. Designated ISO type code 25G1, it’s built for buyers working with tall, bulky, or internally-stacked cargo where every inch of vertical space counts, without needing the larger footprint of a 40ft unit.

Key Specifications of a 20ft high cube container

ISO Type Code	25G1 (20ft High Cube, general purpose)
Exterior Finish	Navy Blue
Exterior Dimensions	20 ft L × 8 ft W × 9 ft 6 in H
Max Gross Weight	67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
Tare Weight	4,760 lb (2,160 kg)
Max Payload	62,440 lb (28,320 kg)
Cubic Capacity (approx.)	1,318 cu ft (37.3 CBM)
Door Type	Double cargo doors, cam-lock handles, gasket seal
Certification	ISO 668 / CSC certified

Cubic capacity is an estimated figure based on standard 20ft High Cube dimensions; confirm exact specs on this unit’s data plate at time of order.

Why Choose a 20ft High Cube Container Over Standard Height

A 20ft high cube container shares the exact same 20ft length and 8ft width as a standard unit — the only difference is that extra foot of height, which adds up to roughly 150 additional cubic feet across the container. If your storage or shipping needs are volume-constrained rather than footprint-constrained, high cube is almost always worth the modest price difference. Common uses include:

• Storage for tall equipment, machinery, or stacked pallets
• Moving and relocation projects with bulky household items
• Container home and office conversions, where the extra ceiling height improves comfort
• Retail and event storage requiring maximum cubic capacity in a compact footprint
• Job-site storage where floor space is limited but height isn’t

High Cube vs. Standard Height: Which Fits Your Project

The difference sounds small on paper — one extra foot of height — but across the full container length, that translates into meaningfully more usable space. If you’re deciding between this and a standard-height 20ft unit, the real question is whether your cargo or storage plan is limited by height (high cube wins clearly) or by floor footprint (standard height performs identically at a slightly lower cost). See our standard-height 20ft containers to compare directly.

Built to International Standards

This container is manufactured and tested against the ISO 668 container dimension and classification standard, and carries CSC (Convention for Safe Containers) certification for legal international freight use. Every unit is pressure-tested for wind and water tightness before dispatch.

Delivery & Site Access

This container ships nationwide via tilt-bed and roll-off trucking. Because of the added height, confirm overhead clearance at your delivery site (low bridges, power lines, or covered structures) in addition to standard ground clearance for a 20ft unit. Contact our team for a delivery estimate.

Compare Sizes and Types

Need standard height instead? See our standard 20ft shipping containers. Looking for more capacity? Check our 40ft high cube containers. Compare every option on our container size guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “25G1” mean?

25G1 is the ISO 6346 type code for a 20ft High Cube general-purpose container — 9 ft 6 in tall, versus the 22G1 code used for standard-height (8 ft 6 in) 20ft containers.

How much extra space does high cube actually add?

Roughly 150 additional cubic feet compared to a standard-height 20ft container — about a 13% increase in total volume from the extra foot of ceiling height.

Can this container be modified the same way as a standard one?

Yes — the extra height is actually an advantage for conversions like offices or homes, since it improves interior headroom. See our container modification services.