Durable and Affordable 20′ Storage Containers / Storage Pods

A 20ft storage container in used condition — in service and structurally sound. Chosen for secure dry storage. Every unit is inspected before it leaves our yard, so the grade below is what you will actually receive.

A used 20ft storage container is a practical choice when you need secure, weather-resistant storage without paying the price of a brand-new unit. This container has been in service and remains structurally sound, with every unit inspected before leaving our yard so you know what condition to expect.

Used 20ft Storage Container

Need extra storage for your home, business, farm, construction site, or warehouse? A used 20ft shipping container gives you a generous amount of secure storage in a compact footprint. Built from heavy-duty steel, these containers are designed to protect equipment, stock, tools, furniture, and other belongings from everyday weather exposure.

At 20ft long, the container is large enough for serious storage while still being easier to position than a 40ft unit. It is a popular option for customers who want dependable storage space at a lower cost than buying new.

Why choose a used 20ft storage container?

Cost-effective storage: A used container can provide the same practical storage benefits as a new unit while keeping the initial purchase cost down.

Strong steel construction: The corrugated steel body is designed for demanding transport and storage environments, making it suitable for commercial and domestic applications.

Wind and water tight: The container is inspected to ensure the roof, walls, doors, and seals provide protection from normal weather conditions.

Secure double doors: The full-height cargo doors provide convenient access while allowing you to secure the container with a suitable locking device.

Durable flooring: Marine-grade plywood flooring provides a solid surface for storing tools, machinery, boxes, furniture, equipment, and general goods.

Ready to use: Once delivered and positioned on a suitable site, the container can be put to work as a secure storage area without the construction involved in building a permanent storage room.

Ideal uses for a 20ft storage container

A 20ft container is versatile enough for a wide range of storage requirements. Homeowners commonly use them for furniture, garden equipment, household belongings, and seasonal items, while businesses use them for stock, tools, machinery, documents, and equipment.

They are also useful on construction sites, farms, workshops, schools, retail premises, warehouses, and industrial properties where additional secure storage is needed quickly.

If you are planning a larger storage operation, you can also compare this size with our 40ft containers to determine which footprint best suits your site and storage requirements.

Dimensions and storage capacity

A standard 20ft container has approximately 19'4" of internal length, 7'8" of internal width, and 7'10" of internal height. This provides roughly 1,170 cubic feet of internal volume. The exact dimensions can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and container specification.

The compact footprint makes a 20ft container particularly useful where available space is limited, while the internal volume provides enough room for substantial quantities of equipment, stock, materials, or household belongings.

Used container condition

This is a used shipping container that has previously been in service. Used containers naturally show signs of their working history, which can include surface rust, dents, scrapes, faded paint, or previous owner markings. These cosmetic signs are normal for a used container and do not necessarily affect its usefulness as a storage unit.

Before dispatch, each container is inspected to confirm its overall condition. The unit should be wind and watertight, with an intact roof, functioning doors, and usable door seals. If you require a particular condition or specification, contact us before ordering so we can confirm the available unit.

Storage now, conversion later

A shipping container does not have to remain a simple storage box. Depending on your project, a 20ft unit can be modified with personnel doors, windows, ventilation, insulation, electrical systems, shelving, lighting, or other internal fittings.

For businesses considering a more permanent workspace, workshop, office, or specialist conversion, planning the modifications before delivery can be more efficient than carrying out extensive work after the container has reached your site.

You can also explore our full container catalogue if you are comparing different sizes, conditions, and container types.

Shipping and safety standards

If you intend to use a container for international cargo transport rather than static storage, the requirements are different. Shipping containers used for international transport require the appropriate safety approval plate under the Convention for Safe Containers, administered by the International Maritime Organization.

Industry condition terminology can also vary depending on the intended use. The Institute of International Container Lessors provides inspection and condition guidance used within the container leasing industry.

If you need a 20ft container for shipping cargo rather than storage, let us know before purchase so we can confirm the container's suitability and safety approval status.

Dimensions and capacity

Internal dimensions are approximately 19 ft 4 in × 7 ft 8 in × 7 ft 10 in (5,898 × 2,350 × 2,393 mm), giving 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³) of usable space, with double doors at one end. These are the standard figures for a 20ft container; exact internals vary slightly by manufacturer.

Condition

This is a used container that has been in service. It is wind and watertight — no holes, working door seals, an intact roof — but it shows its history: surface rust, dents and previous owner markings are normal and do not affect how it performs.

What it is good for

This unit is commonly used for secure dry storage. Doors, windows, insulation, electrics and paint can all be added before it ships — it is cheaper and neater to specify a conversion while the container is still in our yard than to modify it on your site afterwards.

Browse more in 20ft Containers, or see the full container catalogue.

Standards and inspection

Containers intended for international shipping carry a valid safety approval plate under the Convention for Safe Containers, administered by the International Maritime Organization. Condition grades such as cargo-worthy follow the inspection criteria published by the Institute of International Container Lessors. If you need a unit for shipping rather than static storage, tell us and we will confirm its plate before dispatch.

Delivery

Delivery is quoted against your site access rather than published as a flat rate, because haulage for a container depends on the distance, the approach and whether a crane is needed. Most deliveries use a tilt-bed truck, which needs a clear and reasonably level run about twice the container length. We price it before you commit.