Picking out a portable container sizes is a huge part of moving. You could be doing an intrastate move or a move across the country "” it doesn't matter. Having the perfect-sized moving container can (quite literally) save your move and keep your stuff safe and sane. But let's face it "” unless you have an on-the-go gypsy lifestyle, you might not know anything about container sizes. But we are here with a handy-dandy guide that will help you with that. Let's talk about it.
Understanding the Different Moving Container and Storage Sizes
Now, a good place to start when picking a storage container is honing in on a provider of said container like, say PODS then, from there, you can pick a container based on what you have in the way of belongings.
Small Containers (8-foot)
8-foot moving containers are perfect for small space moves (i.e., small apartments) or moving just a few large items. To give you an idea of the size and how much room it has, ask yourself if it is enough to fit your couch, mattress, TV, and any other large items + a few boxes.
Medium Containers (12-foot)
Our 12 ft. trailer is perfect for most "regular moves". You can easily move a 1-2 bedroom apartment or condo (large dining room table & chairs, plus some other stuff), or if you have a "standard" amount of stuff for a 2-3 bedroom house. This is the container you want if you are moving a "typical" amount of stuff.
Large Containers (16-foot)
A 16-foot container is best for customers with bigger homes and more to move. The largest of the container sizes, this big boy has room for 2-3 bedrooms "” including room for large furniture "” 2-3 appliances, and plenty of boxes. If you're moving a family or have a few big items you need to move or move into storage, this is the container for you.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Container Size
While the above sizes give you a basic reference and review of each moving container and storage size, there are many other things to take into consideration depending on your unique situation in order to pick the right size.
How Much Stuff Are You Moving?
Carefully look over what you need to move into storage. Walk through your space and think about how much room all of the items will occupy. Once you have a sense of that, you'll know if the 3x3x3 storage container is enough or if you need more room.
Extra Space for Convenience
When in doubt, go bigger! If you know full well that you have a couple of extra boxes of decorations you'd like to keep during the home organization, or you need to hang onto the catering supplies for those big dinner parties, err on the side of larger storage options. It's always better to have too much space than too little!
Ease of Loading and Accessibility
Consider ease of use with your container. When you are moving, packing, and loading the container yourself, you may find that by having an extra foot of space, you can pack it faster to get the items loaded. You can pack things and not necessarily worry about making sure items are inside a particular line on a wall or aren't packed too high up for you to get to the box that goes on top!
Choosing The Perfect Container For Your Move
Choosing a container size for your move is as simple as "” well "” this article. So, use this as a guide to help make (what is typically not a fun experience) moving a dream!