Shipping Container Sizes: 10ft, 20ft, 40ft, General Purpose & High Cube
When you’re looking to buy or hire a shipping container in Inverell or northern NSW, it helps to know the container sizes available. At Inverell Container Hire & Sales, we stock 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft containers in both general purpose and high cube options. Each size has unique benefits, depending on your space, budget, and storage needs.
10ft Shipping Containers
- Size: Around 3 metres long
- Best for: Small sites, limited access areas, compact storage
- Uses:
- Garden sheds
- Small machinery and tools
- Site offices or kiosks (with modifications)
10ft containers are highly portable, ideal for residential blocks or businesses that don’t need full-size storage.
20ft Shipping Containers
- Size: Around 6 metres long
- Best for: The most common and versatile size
- Uses:
- Furniture and household storage
- Machinery, farming equipment, and tools
- Building site storage
- Container modification projects
We also offer 20ft containers for hire, giving you short or long-term options without the upfront cost of purchase.
40ft Shipping Containers
- Size: Around 12 metres long
- Best for: Maximum storage volume at the lowest cost per cubic metre
- Uses:
- Large-scale storage
- Farm and rural applications
- Workshops or conversion projects
- Interstate freight
40ft containers are the largest standard size, ideal if you have the space to accommodate them.
General Purpose vs High Cube Containers
- General Purpose (GP)
- Standard height: 8ft 6in (2.59m)
- Versatile and suitable for most applications
- High Cube (HC)
- Extra height: 9ft 6in (2.89m)
- Provides ~300mm more internal height
- Great for taller equipment or stacking bulky items
High cube containers are popular for modifications, offering more room for lining, insulation, or shelving.
Choosing the Right Container Size
- Small storage: 10ft GP
- General use / hire option: 20ft GP or HC
- Large-scale storage / modifications: 40ft HC
At Inverell Container Hire & Sales, we’ll help you select the right container for your project. Whether it’s a compact 10ft garden shed, a versatile 20ft hire container, or a 40ft high cube for maximum storage, we have options to suit.
