
New & Used 10ft Shipping Containers To Hire From S Jones
If you need a temporary storage solution but have limited space on site or at a domestic premises, we would recommend you rent one of our small storage containers.
10ft storage containers are the most compact of all standard containers, but offer the same level of security and high-quality construction of featured on our larger containers.
We offer 10ft container hire available for quick delivery throughout the United Kingdom, with stock held at your local depot.
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The Experts In 10ft Shipping Container Hire
We supply weatherproof, highly secure, small container hire with heavy duty flooring – perfect for storing compact equipment.
With S Jones, you can hire a selection of container accessories to improve the security of your unit, such as lockboxes, CISA Security Padlocks, Contain-A-Lock Padlock Protectors and more.
We also hold stock of 10ft and other small storage containers for rent throughout the UK. We are on hand to help with whatever quantity you need, whenever you need them.
Container Options

10ft Container Hire For Temporary On-Site Storage
- We supply 10ft container hire to a range of business sectors, including construction, retail and education.
- We offer flexible long-term or short-term lease options for large or small container hire, giving you full control.
- Hassle-free delivery and collection service as standard.
For more information on our small container hire prices and service, contact our experts today.
Have Private Use Hire Of A 10ft Storage Container
Our small shipping containers are also perfect for private hire.
- Undergoing home improvements or moving house? Our 10ft container hire is an ideal solution.
- Alternatively, rent a unit at our self-storage sites, providing storage space away from home.
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10ft Container Specifications
Note – all given dimensions are approximate:
General Specifications
Floor Area | 72sqft (6.69m²) |
Cubic Capacity | 560 cu ft (15.89m³) |
Weight | 1.5 tons (1.52 tonnes) |
External Dimensions
Length | 10ft (3.05m) |
Width | 8ft (2.44m) |
Height | 8ft 6ins (2.59m) |
Internal Dimensions
Length | 9ft 2ins (2.80m) |
Width | 7ft 7ins (2.33m) |
Height | 7ft 9ins (2.35m) |
End Door Aperture
Height | As required |
Width | As required |
10ft Container Hire FAQ’s
What fits in a 10ft container?
The internal dimensions of a 10-foot shipping container are 9ft 4” long x 7ft 8” wide x 7ft 10” high. These dimensions yield approximately 72 square feet of storage. A 10ft container will hold the contents of a one bedroom flat – ideal for singles and students.
How much space do I need for a 10ft container delivery?
You will require a minimum width of 15ft to access the site and approx. 24ft for offloading (plus the width of the container) however this will be dependent on the reach required by the crane to successfully deliver a 10ft or 20ft shipping container. Our containers are offloaded to the side of the vehicle so make sure you calculate the amount of space required for delivery ahead of purchasing your container.
How much does a 10ft container weigh?
The empty weight of a 10ft container is 1.5 tons.

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