Mobile Storage Unit Sizes: 8, 16 and 20 Foot Options
Get Free Quote
Get Free Quote
Compare the three published size options
TEMP-PACK lists three portable storage container sizes: 8, 16 and 20 foot options. Choose using what you need to store, how it will be packed and the access you need during the rental.
Size names do not establish usable internal dimensions, door openings or load limits. Confirm those details for the exact unit offered. Room counts are only rough context; furniture, boxes, packing and retrieval space change what fits.
Ask about a size for your inventory
Have your item list, large piece measurements, ZIP code and preferred date ready. Choose Moving, Storage or Both to match the project, then enter the email and phone details requested.
Continue to the quote service and confirm the available unit, site, dates and full charges with TEMP-PACK.
Need help choosing?
Call 512-385-4444
8, 16 and 20 foot container options
Use these project examples to prepare an inventory discussion. They do not guarantee that every project of that type fits the named size.
8 foot option
Compare this option for an apartment or dorm inventory, a studio move, a guest room clearout or a single room renovation. Include tools or supplies for a small project and measure the largest items.
16 foot option
Discuss inventories from small homes, storage across several rooms, office relocations, renovations in several rooms or a move between homes. Include seasonal business inventory or temporary storage during repairs. Fit depends on the load and packing, not a bedroom count.
20 foot option
Discuss larger home inventories, whole house moves, commercial work or longer projects. List construction tools and equipment, retail overstock, event supplies or job site goods. Confirm the load rather than assuming a whole household will fit.
Four checks before choosing a size
1. List the contents
Start with furniture, boxes and equipment. Room labels alone cannot account for their size or packing. Note what can be taken apart and what must remain accessible.
2. Measure awkward items
Include couches, bed frames, lawn equipment and business fixtures. Check their measurements against the offered unit and door opening. Confirm permitted contents, including equipment with special handling needs.
3. Plan retrieval space
If you need regular access, allow space for a practical walkway and place needed items within reach. Packing every part of the floor may not suit that access plan.
4. Compare the full quote
Check delivery, collection and rental charges for the offered unit, address and dates. Include any moving or facility stages and confirm local availability before booking.
Check the complete cost and local availability
Ask about the unit, rental term, delivery, empty collection and any loaded transport, facility storage or redelivery. Confirm other applicable charges, billing and extensions rather than assuming one rental figure covers every stage.
Share the exact address and dates for Austin, Buda, San Antonio or another proposed location. Review service locations and request portable storage pricing for the full plan.
Match the size to the storage arrangement
For storage at your property, confirm the approach, standing area, permission and door access. For facility storage, confirm conditions, access and redelivery. A loaded move between addresses needs both sites and the route reviewed.
For project details, review remodeling storage, business and seasonal storage or storage for moving companies.
Compare equivalent units and tasks
When comparing providers, ask about usable space, loading limits, property or facility storage, dates and the full quote. A similar size name does not establish identical equipment or service.
Use the TEMP-PACK and PODS comparison for that decision, then confirm the unit available for your project. Review the portable storage service or choose a pricing service for the next step.
Customer experiences with TEMP-PACK
Click360 mobile storage recognition
2026 Click360 B2B Business Leader Awards
View the Click360 mobile storage award linked from TEMP-PACK’s website. Read the award page for the category and its published details.
Questions about container sizes
What portable container sizes does TEMP-PACK list?
The published options are 8, 16 and 20 foot. Confirm the exact unit’s usable dimensions, door opening, load limit and availability before booking.
Can a room count tell me which size will fit?
Room counts alone are not a reliable fit guarantee. List and measure the contents, including furniture that cannot be taken apart, and allow for packing and access.
What should I measure first?
Measure large or awkward items such as couches, bed frames, lawn equipment and business fixtures. Discuss their loading, door access and permitted storage with the team.
Should I leave a walkway?
If belongings must be retrieved during the rental, include practical access space in the packing plan. That space reduces the area available for other items.
Does the size name give internal dimensions or capacity?
No. Ask for usable internal space, the door opening and load limit of the unit offered. Do not calculate a guaranteed capacity from the length label alone.
What should a size comparison quote include?
Use the same inventory, addresses, dates and tasks. Compare the unit, rental, delivery and collection, plus any transport, facility storage, redelivery and other charges.
Discuss a size for your project
Have the inventory, large item measurements, access needs, address and dates ready. Contact TEMP-PACK for size help and confirm the available unit and rental plan.