Moving container & storage unit sizes
Find Your Fit: Moving and Storage Unit Size Options
Large Container
16-Foot
- Ideal for a 2-bedroom home, or up to 1,200 sq. ft.*
- About the length of a standard parking spot
- Comparable to a 10'x15' storage unit or a 20' truck
Medium Container
12-Foot
- Perfect for a 1-bedroom home, or a 500-800 sq. ft. space*
- Great for packing away things from 2 or 3 rooms
- Compare to a 10'x10' storage unit or 15' truck
Small Container
8-Foot
- Great for a studio or room of 500 sq. ft. or less*
- A popular choice for college students
- Comparable to a 5'x10' storage unit or 10' truck
Designed for Protection & Convenience
PODS steel-frame, weather-resistant containers are built to keep your belongings protected from the elements. Watch out for some companies that advertise their containers as “all steel,” which may only be lightweight metal sheeting that offers no added security for your belongings.
Our containers are specially designed with impact- and weather-resistant high-tech polymer wall panels, or sturdy wood reinforced with an aluminum exterior sheet for extra security and protection.
Since you own the lock and key, you’re the only one who has access to your stuff.
Convenient tie-down rings enable you to secure your belongings for transit with ropes or straps.
Unlike swing doors, our roll-up doors don’t require as much space to open. This means you have more room in your driveway.
Our containers make loading easier with ground-level access.
Large Container — 16-Foot
The Perfect Size for Bigger Households
- Perfect for a 1,200 sq. ft. space* or smaller
- Great for moves requiring temporary storage
- Our largest size, and a popular choice for moving a home with 3 to 4 rooms
- Comparable to a 10'x15' storage unit or a 20' rental truck
- Imagine a parking space in 3D
- 835 cubic ft.
- Dimensions: 16' x 8' x 8'*
Try our Moving and Storage Calculator to determine which size and how many you need.
Medium Container — 12-Foot
Simplify Local Moving or Your Home Improvement Project
- Perfect for a 500-800 sq. ft. space* (2 to 3 rooms’ worth of belongings)
- Great for smaller moves and bigger storage needs
- A popular size for local apartment moves
- Comparable to 10'x10' storage unit or 15' rental truck
- Available for in-town moving and storage only
- 689 cubic ft.
- Dimensions: 12' x 8' x 8'*
Small Container — 8-Foot
Conveniently Small, Surprisingly Roomy
- Perfect for a 500 sq. ft. space* or smaller
- Mix and match – Often paired with our 16-ft. unit
- Great for college students, apartment residents, or people looking to downsize
- A popular size for small or partial moves, as well as shipping furniture and other larger items
- Comparable to a 5'x10' storage unit or 10' rental truck
- Imagine a walk-in closet
- Up to 402 cubic ft. of usable space
- Dimensions: 8' x 7' x 8'*
Try our Moving and Storage Calculator to determine which size and how many you need.
We Pioneered Level-Lifting
Protecting your things is our priority. That's why we developed PODZILLA, our level-lift system. PODZILLA is designed to keep containers – and your belongings – level while being lifted onto and off PODS trucks. It can also precisely maneuver your unit into place, so you don't have to worry about tight spaces.
Your One-Stop Moving and Storage Resource
Hourly labor help
PODS offers self-moving services with full-service options, like referrals for professional packing and loading companies in your area that will do as much, or as little, of the work as you’d like. Priority Scheduling will help you take control of moving day by securing specific delivery and pickup time windows that work for you.
Packing and loading video & tips
Maximize container space and keep your stuff protected with our pro packing and loading tips.
Moving supplies
Need boxes, tape, moving blankets, or more? We’ve got the moving supplies you need – with fast, free shipping.
How PODS Works
Get it & load it
We deliver your container, and to ensure your safety, take your time loading on your schedule, right in your driveway. And with Priority Scheduling options, you can take control of a specific delivery and pickup time window that works for you. If you want help, your PODS personal moving and storage team will connect you with local packing and loading companies.
Keep it
At-home storage gives you the flexibility you need, whether you want easy storage just steps away, or you want to take your time packing and loading.
Store it
If you need temporary storage, we'll pick up your loaded container and bring it to a local PODS Storage Center, where it will be safe, secure, and easily accessible until you need it again.
Move it
We've got this, so you don't have to. We'll deliver your container to your new home, whether you're moving across town or across the country**. If you need to ship your car, we can connect you with one of our preferred car shipping providers who will arrange professional services in your area.
Supporting Business Storage Needs
PODS for Business offers portable containers for both short and long-term rentals with three sizes. Exclusively offering an All-Steel Commercial Container for business customers.
- 8-Foot Container
- 12-Foot Container
- 16-Foot Container
- 16-Foot All-Steel Container
Let's Get Started
Choose the service you need
*Container sizes are for guidance only and may vary slightly. Dimensions are based on exterior measurements.
**Limited service areas may apply. Please call PODS for service availability.
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