The compact solution for residential lots, small businesses, and tight spaces. New and used 12ft containers with nationwide delivery.
When space is limited but you still need serious, secure storage, the 12ft shipping container is the answer. At roughly half the length of a standard 20ft unit, the 12ft fits comfortably on residential driveways, narrow side yards, and small commercial lots where a full-size container simply would not work.
These compact units are available in both new and used conditions. Some are purpose-built at 12 feet, while others are professionally converted from 20ft containers — cut down, re-sealed, and fitted with a new end wall and cargo door. Either way, the result is the same corten steel construction, marine-grade plywood flooring, and weatherproof seals you would expect from any ISO shipping container.
12ft shipping containers for sale have become increasingly popular with homeowners, hobby farmers, and small business owners who want lockable, weather-resistant storage without the footprint of a larger unit. They are also one of the most sought-after sizes for container conversions — home offices, garden studios, and pop-up retail spaces all start with this manageable footprint. Get in touch for current availability and delivered pricing.
The 12ft container fits where bigger units cannot.
Fits on driveways and in backyards without dominating the landscape. The 12ft footprint is HOA-friendly in many neighbourhoods where larger containers would be rejected. Lock up garden tools, seasonal gear, sports equipment, and household overflow in a structure built to survive ocean storms.
Tool storage for contractors. Inventory overflow for retail shops. Seasonal stock for landscapers and event companies. A 12ft container sits neatly on a commercial lot and provides lockable, weatherproof storage without the ongoing cost of renting warehouse space. Request a quote for business pricing.
The 12ft is one of the most popular conversion sizes for home offices, art studios, and garden retreats. The high cube option gives you a comfortable ceiling height, and the compact footprint keeps planning requirements simple. Start with a solid steel shell and build your dream space from there.
A 12ft shipping container measures 12 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8 feet 6 inches tall in the standard configuration, or 9 feet 6 inches tall in high cube. That gives you approximately 96 square feet of floor area and around 740 cubic feet of usable storage capacity — roughly half the space of a standard 20ft container. It is large enough to hold a small car, a workshop’s worth of tools, or an entire household’s seasonal storage.
The most common applications are residential storage on driveways and backyards, small business tool and inventory storage, and conversion projects like garden rooms, home offices, and art studios. Their compact size also makes them popular for hobby farms, construction site storage, and pop-up retail. If you have a specific use case in mind, get in touch and we can advise on the best configuration.
Yes. We stock 12ft containers in both standard height (8’6” external, roughly 7’10” internal) and high cube (9’6” external, roughly 8’10” internal). The high cube option adds an extra foot of ceiling height, which makes a significant difference for conversion projects where standing headroom and insulation layers matter. It is our recommended option for garden rooms, studios, and any space where people will be spending extended time inside.
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