{"id":747,"date":"2023-08-17T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T20:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=747"},"modified":"2023-09-26T13:31:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:31:42","slug":"how-many-u-box-containers-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-many-u-box-containers-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many U-Box\u00ae Containers Do I Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

U-Box\u00ae storage containers<\/a> are great and serve multiple purposes for many customers. You can use them as temporary storage at your home for remolding, you can use them as storage at a U-Haul facility, you can use them for an in-town move or across the country move, or you can have them shipped internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may wonder how much you can fit into a storage container and how many storage containers you need. Read our Moving Help\u00ae<\/a> guide on how many containers you might need for your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Many U-Box Storage Containers Should I Order? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s recommended you use U-Haul’s U-Box calculator<\/a> to help guide you on how many U-Box storage containers you\u2019ll need to buy. Of course, keep in mind that these are estimates, so you may need to adjust your order by a couple more or less containers than what\u2019s estimated for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019ll always depend on whether you have more items or fewer items on average compared to other individuals as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your Service Provider is bringing your storage containers, here are some delivery expectations<\/a> to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Fits in a Container?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A single U-Box storage container can fit<\/a> a room to a room and a half. In fact, it can fit a king mattress standing up. The U-Box storage container is 56 inches wide, 95 inches long and 83.5 inches high. It can hold up to 257 cubic feet and 2,000 pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the most of the space, check out some of our container tips<\/a>. If you\u2019re unsure whether an item will fit, go ahead and measure it and compare the measurements with the dimensions above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can find out what belongings can\u2019t go in a container<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find Flexibility With U-Box Containers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

U-Box storage containers let you work on your schedule. If your timeline is a two-month kitchen renovation, you can keep the container at your property. If you\u2019d prefer to leave the container at a U-Haul facility, you can call the location at least 24 hours ahead of when you want to load or unload it, and the facility will get the U-Box container ready for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can have storage containers delivered directly to you and then picked up at a later date. If your vehicle has towing capacity, you also can pick up the U-Box storage container and then drop it back off at the U-Haul location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can pack the storage containers<\/a> yourself. You also can hire labor from the Moving Help Marketplace<\/a> to load or unload your storage containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the customer, you\u2019re the only one who\u2019ll have access to the U-Box storage container since you\u2019ll provide the lock and the key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Moving Help\u00ae Assist Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n