A 20-ft cargo container is an incredibly versatile solution for secure storage, construction, and creative projects. At AW Graham Lumber (
GrahamLumber.com), home of dirt cheap prices, we provide durable, high-quality units perfect for any application. These robust structures are constructed from Corten steel for maximum strength and weather-resistance, featuring secure, heavy-duty locking mechanisms ideal for long-term on-site storage or modification projects.
Standard 20-ft container capacity and dimensions: The standard 20-ft container (also known as a TEU - twenty-foot equivalent unit) offers a significant amount of secure, portable space.
- Usable volume: Approximately 1,172 cubic feet (or 33 cubic meters).
- External dimensions: 20-ft long by 8-ft wide by 8-ft 6-in high.
- Tare weight (empty): Around 4,500 lbs to 5,000 lbs.
- Max payload: Can hold over 60,000 lbs (over 28,000 kg) of cargo.
This size makes it the most popular and cost-effective option for many businesses and individuals, often comparable in size to a one-car garage. It can typically hold 10 standard pallets.
We offer a full range of durable
shipping containers, specifically 20-ft containers (
20-ft shipping containers), as well as larger 40-ft (
40-ft shipping containers) and 45-ft containers (
45-ft shipping containers), plus all essential
container accessories. We also stock 20-ft high cube containers, which offer an extra foot of vertical space for taller items.
Why choose a 20-ft container? The 20-ft container provides an excellent balance of capacity and maneuverability, making it the perfect choice for:
- Unlike the larger 40-ft unit, the 20-ft size can typically be moved while loaded (depending on local regulations and final weight) and is easier to position in tight spaces, construction sites, or backyards.
- The solid steel construction and heavy locking bars provide exceptional defense against theft and vandalism, making it a safer option than many temporary sheds or rental storage units.
- Built to withstand harsh maritime travel, these lumberyard storage units are wind, water, and rodent-proof, ensuring your inventory, tools, or valuable equipment remain protected from the elements year-round.
Ideal projects for a 20-ft cargo container:
- Construction site storage: Securing tools, equipment, and building materials on a job site.
- Farm & agricultural storage: Safely storing feed, machinery, or seasonal equipment.
- Temporary or permanent workshops: Creating a dedicated, weather-proof workspace or a mobile office.
- Modular living spaces: Building tiny homes, backyard offices, or sheds (requires modification).
- Inventory overflow: Providing extra, secure storage for retail or small business stock.
AW Graham Lumber (
GrahamLumber.com) is your trusted local building supplies provider and one-stop shop for local renovation supplies. We are conveniently located at the junction of Highway 57 North and Maddox Pike in Flemingsburg, KY, USA. We proudly serve customers throughout
Kentucky and surrounding nearby
Ohio,
West Virginia, and
Indiana regions. For assistance with selecting the right size and type of container, or to arrange delivery from your local home improvement store, please
contact us.
