40ft Open Side
The whole 40ft wall opens as bi-fold doors — forklift every pallet straight in, or build a pop-up bar that opens wide.
| EXTERNAL L×W×H | 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6" | 12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 m |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL L×W×H | 39' 6" × 7' 8" × 8' 10" | 12.032 × 2.352 × 2.698 m |
| DOOR OPENING W×H | full side × 8' 5" | 11.8 × 2.56 m |
| TARE WEIGHT | 10,360 lb | 4,700 kg |
| MAX PAYLOAD | 56,840 lb | 25,780 kg |
| MAX GROSS | 67,200 lb | 30,480 kg |
| CAPACITY | 2,694 cu ft | 76.3 cbm |
| FLOOR AREA | 300 sq ft | 27.9 m² |
| PALLETS (GMA / EURO) | 21 / 25 |
The numbers that matter
A 40ft open side gives you 300 sq ft of floor and 2,694 cubic feet (76.3 cbm) of space inside external dimensions of 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6". Empty it weighs 10,360 lb; loaded it may gross 67,200 lb. In cargo terms that is 21 US pallets or 25 Euro pallets in a single layer.
Open-side boxes are the darling of container bars and shops: the wall becomes the storefront.
What it costs
Used, cargo-worthy units currently trade at $5,500–9,000 in the US; new one-trip units at $8,000–12,500. Delivery adds 15–40% depending on distance — always compare delivered prices, not yard prices.
Quick answers
What are the exact dimensions of a 40ft open side container?
External: 40' 0" × 8' 0" × 9' 6" (12.192 × 2.438 × 2.896 m). Internal: 39' 6" × 7' 8" × 8' 10".
How much does a 40ft open side weigh?
Empty (tare) it weighs 10,360 lb (4,700 kg) and is rated to a max gross of 67,200 lb, leaving 56,840 lb of payload.
How much does a 40ft open side cost?
In the US in 2026, used units run $5,500–9,000 and new (one-trip) units $8,000–12,500, before delivery (add 15–40%).