U-Box Container

Even bulky items like mattresses, dressers, and refrigerators can fit inside U-Box moving containers without much hassle.

Renting a moving truck isn’t for everyone, and professional moving services can be very expensive. U-Box containers are affordable and can be used for local, long-distance, or international moves. They also make a great storage solution.

U-Haul has so many rental locations and delivery options, they are a convenient choice whether your move is down the street or across the country.

In this post, we’ll cover everything from what items fit in U-Box containers to how much driveway space they take up.

Before you make any move, do your homework by using a moving cost calculator.

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At A Glance

• Most locations nationwide
• Store at your residence or a U-Haul location
• Available for both local and long distance moves
• One month of storage included

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U-Haul U-Box container size

On the inside, where it matters most, U-Box containers measure –

• 7 feet 11 inches long
• 4 feet 8 inches wide
• 6 feet 11.5 inches high

With approximately 257 cubic feet of usable space, you can fit roughly 1½ rooms worth of furniture and boxes in one container.

Just remember that you may run out of space sooner if your loading skills aren’t exactly world-class. So it may be worth hiring professional movers to help you load.

Each container can hold a maximum of 2,000 pounds, but this shouldn’t be an issue unless you’re moving lots of books or your grandpa’s antique paperweight collection.

U-Box containers measure more than 9 feet diagonally, which can come in handy for awkward items like rolled rugs.

What fits in U-Box containers

One of the most commonly asked questions about U-Box containers is if they’re large enough for a king and queen mattresses.

The answer in both cases is usually “yes.”

Averaging about 7 feet long x 6 feet wide, most California king mattresses and box springs will fit, as will –

• Full-size sofas (average length is about 7 feet)
• Standard refrigerators (most are about 6 feet tall)
• Common household items like lamps, furniture, sports equipment, and yard tools
• Boxed items of clothing, dishes, picture frames and books or movies

What should NOT go in a U-Box container

U-Box containers are made of treated, pest-resistant plywood and covered with a heavy-duty vinyl cover. As a result, the storage container is not temperature controlled, so you should be careful about what you pack in it. 

Don’t pack:

• Sensitive paperwork like deeds & documents, including legal and financial documents (passports, visas, birth certificates) 
• Fur items
• Firearms
• High-expense or irreplaceable items like jewelry, watches, artwork, collectibles or, antiques
• Currency and medications

During transport, containers are loaded inside a truck, so they shouldn’t be in direct contact with snow, sleet, or rain. However, loading or unloading in inclement weather can be an issue, as the containers aren’t technically weather or waterproof.