Storage Container Sizes and Capacities
Find the right container size for what you need to store.
Whether it is a garage clear-out, the contents of a house, or business stock, there is a size that fits — and you only pay for the one you take.
Below is a guide to what each container size holds, with brand-new units on a gated site in Blyth and 24/7 access on your own fob.
Container dimensions at a glance
Every measurement below is for the units we actually hire — brand-new VENT-XL containers, wind and watertight. Internal size is what you can fill; the door opening is what has to get through first, and it is the one people forget.
| Size | Internal L × W × H | Metric | Floor area | Door opening | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft | 7ft 4in × 6ft 11in × 6ft 9in | 2.24 × 2.11 × 2.06 m | 51 sq ft | 6ft 8in × 6ft 4in | approx. 342 cu ft (9.7 m³) |
| 10ft | 9ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in | 2.84 × 2.34 × 2.39 m | 72 sq ft | 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in | approx. 561 cu ft (15.9 m³) |
| 20ft | 19ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in | 5.89 × 2.34 × 2.39 m | 148 sq ft | 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in | approx. 1,170 cu ft (33 m³) |
| 40ft high cube | 39ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 8ft 10in | 11.99 × 2.34 × 2.69 m | 301 sq ft | 7ft 8in × 8ft 5in | approx. 2,690 cu ft (76 m³) |
External footprint
If you are checking whether one fits on a drive, a yard or a hard standing, this is the measurement you need — not the internal one.
| Size | External L × W × H |
|---|---|
| 8ft | 8ft × 7ft 2in × 8ft 6in |
| 10ft | 9ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in |
| 20ft | 19ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in |
| 40ft high cube | 40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in |
Not sure which way to go? Most people underestimate by about one size. If something is a tight fit — a long sofa, a wardrobe that will not come apart — ring us on 01670 333030 and we will measure the actual container before you book. We would rather spend two minutes on that than have you turn up and find it does not go in.
8ft Container
The 8ft container is a compact storage solution perfect for small-scale storage needs. Its manageable size makes it ideal for home use, particularly for clearing out a garage or storing items during a renovation in the North East.
Despite its small footprint, the 8ft container offers secure, weatherproof storage for personal belongings, garden tools, bikes, and small furniture pieces. This container is also great for business owners looking for temporary storage of seasonal stock or equipment.
8ft container dimensions: internal 7ft 4in × 6ft 11in × 6ft 9in (2.24 × 2.11 × 2.06 m) — 51 sq ft of floor and roughly 342 cu ft (9.7 m³). Door opening 6ft 8in × 6ft 4in. External footprint 8ft × 7ft 2in × 8ft 6in.
What Fits:
Perfect for small storage needs, such as:
- 100 medium-sized moving boxes
- Garden equipment
- Small furniture pieces (chairs, coffee table)
- Bikes and tools
This compact container is ideal for clearing out a garage or storing personal items during renovations.
10ft Container
The 10ft container is the middle ground for anyone needing more space than a garage but less than a houseful. Whether you are moving home or freeing up room in a business, it is the size most people land on when an 8ft turns out to be tight.
Weatherproof and secure, it suits furniture, office equipment and stock equally well, for a fortnight or for years.
10ft container dimensions: internal 9ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in (2.84 × 2.34 × 2.39 m) — 72 sq ft of floor and roughly 561 cu ft (15.9 m³). Door opening 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in. External footprint 9ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in.
What Fits:
Great for medium storage needs, such as:
- Contents of a one-bedroom flat
- Office equipment and supplies
- Garden tools and outdoor equipment
Popular with customers coming from Blyth, Newcastle and Gosforth, where flats and terraces rarely come with a garage.
20ft Container
The 20ft is the workhorse. It takes a full three-bedroom house, or around ten pallets of business stock with room to move about, which makes it the size most house moves and most trade customers end up with.
From sofas and appliances to tools and office equipment, it is built to keep things dry and secure whether you need it for three weeks or three years.
20ft container dimensions: internal 19ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 7ft 10in (5.89 × 2.34 × 2.39 m) — 148 sq ft of floor and roughly 1,170 cu ft (33 m³). Door opening 7ft 8in × 7ft 5in. External footprint 19ft 10½in × 8ft × 8ft 6in.
What Fits:
Ideal for larger storage needs, such as:
- Contents of a three-bedroom home
- Large furniture pieces (sofas, dining tables, beds)
- Roughly ten pallets of business stock
A regular choice for customers in Cramlington, Bedlington, Ashington and Morpeth, all within about twenty minutes of the site.
40ft Container
The 40ft is a high cube — nearly nine feet of internal height rather than the standard eight, and just over 300 square feet of floor. That extra height is what makes it the size businesses settle on, because you can stack properly rather than spreading out.
Built to take a North East winter, it suits long-term storage of large or bulky items, and it is the one to ask about if a 20ft has stopped being enough.
40ft high cube dimensions: internal 39ft 4in × 7ft 8in × 8ft 10in (11.99 × 2.34 × 2.69 m) — 301 sq ft of floor and roughly 2,690 cu ft (76 m³). Door opening 7ft 8in × 8ft 5in. External footprint 40ft × 8ft × 9ft 6in.
What Fits:
Designed for large-scale storage needs, such as:
- A four-bedroom house, including the garage and loft
- A serious amount of business stock, stacked
- A car or motorbike, under cover
Worth knowing: a 40ft will hold a car if that is what you need, but we are not a vehicle storage facility and do not offer dedicated caravan, motorhome or boat storage. For business use, see business storage or commercial yard space.
Choosing the Right Container
Brand-new VENT-XL containers, not lined ones
Every container here is a new VENT-XL unit — Adaptainer’s patented vent system, drawing air through all four aspects of the container rather than the two small vents a standard unit ships with. Adaptainer rate it at up to eight times the condensation-fighting airflow. A liner insulates; ventilation moves the damp air out. It is the reason furniture stored here through a North East winter comes out dry.
Weatherproof and Secure
All our containers are wind and water tight, ensuring your items are safe from the elements.
Flexible Rental Options
Choose short- or long-term storage with the option to switch container sizes if your needs change.
On-Site Security
Our facility is monitored 24/7 with CCTV and on-site security personnel. Access to your own unit is 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on your own entry fob.
