CONTAINER SIZE GUIDE
Which Storage Container Is Right for You?
Drop A Box offers two sizes of portable storage containers delivered directly to your home, job site, or anywhere in the Rockingham area. Whether you're clearing out a couple of rooms or moving an entire household, the right size makes a big difference — in cost, in convenience, and in how smoothly your project goes. Use this guide to compare our 8×16 and 8×20 containers side by side so you can rent with confidence.
The 8×16 Container — Perfect for Smaller Moves & Renovations
8×16 portable storage container is the most popular choice for customers in Rockingham who need extra space without committing to a full-size unit. With 128 square feet of floor space and nearly 900 cubic feet of storage volume, it handles a surprising amount.
8×16 Container Specifications
- Length: 16 feet
- Width: 8 feet
- Interior height: 7.5 feet
- Usable floor space: approximately 128 sq ft
- Storage volume: approximately 896 cubic feet
- Door width: standard double-swing container doors
- Construction: steel, weather-resistant, sealed against pests and moisture
The 8×16 Is a Great Fit If You Are:
- Moving out of a 1- or 2-bedroom apartment or home
- Renovating one or two rooms and need to clear out furniture temporarily
- A student at Richmond Community College or UNC Pembroke storing items between semesters
- Decluttering and staging your home before listing it for sale
- A contractor or small business needing on-site tool and equipment storage between jobs
- Moving to or from a smaller home in Hamlet, Ellerbe, Hoffman, or nearby Richmond County communities
Think of the 8×16 as roughly equivalent to the space inside a standard 10×10 storage unit — except we bring it directly to you. No truck rental. No multiple trips. Just load it at your own pace and let us handle the rest.
The 8×20 Container — Built for Bigger Moves & Full Households
When you need more room, our 8×20 portable storage container delivers. With 160 square feet of floor space and over 1,100 cubic feet of storage volume, it's the right choice for larger households, full home moves, and any project where space matters.
8×20 Container Specifications
- Length: 20 feet
- Width: 8 feet
- Interior height: 7.5 feet
- Usable floor space: approximately 160 sq ft
- Storage volume: approximately 1,120 cubic feet
- Door width: standard double-swing container doors
- Construction: steel, weather-resistant, sealed against pests and moisture
The 8×20 Is a Great Fit If You Are:
- Moving a 3- or 4-bedroom home in Rockingham or Richmond County
- Relocating and need a secure place to store your belongings between your old address and your new one
- Completing a major renovation across multiple rooms and need everything cleared out at once
- Running a business or construction project that requires significant on-site storage
- Moving to or from the Fort Bragg / Fayetteville area and need a container large enough for a full military household move
- Temporarily storing a full household while waiting on a closing date or new build completion
The 8×20 is comparable to a 10×15 storage unit or a 20-foot moving truck — and it comes to your door. If you're on the fence between sizes, most customers with three or more bedrooms find the extra four feet of length makes packing significantly less stressful.
Still Not Sure Which Size to Choose?
Here's a simple rule of thumb: count the rooms you need to clear out. Each room of standard furniture — a bedroom with a bed, dresser, and nightstand, for example — takes up roughly 150–200 cubic feet when loaded.
Quick Room-Count Guide
- Studio or 1-bedroom apartment → 8×16 is usually enough
- 2-bedroom home or apartment → 8×16 is a comfortable fit; 8×20 gives you breathing room
- 3-bedroom home → 8×20 is the recommended choice
- 4-bedroom home or larger → consider renting two 8×16 containers or one 8×20 plus additional units
Not sure? Give us a call at (910) 817-6810 and we'll help you figure out the right fit before you book. There's no pressure — just honest advice from a local team that knows the Richmond County area.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Container
- Load heaviest items first along the floor — appliances, furniture, boxes of books
- Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier ones, not the other way around
- Use vertical space: containers are 7.5 feet tall, so stack to the ceiling with stable loads
- Disassemble bed frames, tables, and bookshelves to save floor space
- Place items you may need to access toward the door, not the back
- Wrap furniture in moving blankets or padding to prevent scratches during transport
How Drop A Box Container Delivery Works
Renting a portable storage container from Drop A Box is simple. Here's what to expect from start to finish.
Step 1 — Choose Your Size and Book Online
Select the container size that fits your needs using this guide, then click "Rent Now" to schedule your delivery. You can also call us at (910) 817-6810 to book over the phone.
Step 2 — We Deliver to Your Location
Our team delivers your container directly to your home, job site, or anywhere in the Rockingham area and surrounding communities. Delivery charge is $95. Curb-to-curb moves are $145. We'll confirm your delivery date and time in advance.
Step 3 — Load at Your Own Pace
One of the biggest advantages of a portable storage container is that you control the timeline. Take a day, a weekend, or a full week to pack and load — there's no rush. Our containers are weatherproof and secure, so your belongings are protected the moment the doors are closed.
Step 4 — We Pick It Up or Store It
When you're done loading, we can pick up the container and store it securely at our facility on Fayetteville Road — complete with 24-hour video surveillance and coded gate entry — or transport it directly to your new address. Pickup charge is $95.
Serving Rockingham and All of Richmond County
Drop A Box is locally owned and operated out of our facility at 2150 Fayetteville Road in Rockingham, NC. We deliver portable storage containers throughout Richmond County and the surrounding region, including Hamlet, Ellerbe, Hoffman, Dobbins Heights, Roberdel, Laurinburg, Wadesboro, Aberdeen, Southern Pines, and communities just across the South Carolina border including Cheraw and Bennettsville. When you rent from Drop A Box, you're not calling a national call center. You're working with a local team that can answer questions, accommodate your schedule, and respond fast when you need us. Call us at (910) 817-6810 to get started.
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