Deeping Direct Deliveries Storage Container Size guide or Size Calculator. We offer Self Storage or Storage unit rental Peterborough, Market Deeping and surrounding Deepings, Bourne, Spalding and Stamford. Self Storage Containers for hire are secure, safe, wind & watertight. 

Storage Size Calculator - Understanding Container sizes

Container Guide to Hiring, Buying, & Self Storage

Whether you want to Hire, Buy or use our Self-Storage Facilities, we have a range of sizes to suit your needs. All of our brand new (Once Used) Containers come with easy opening doors, they are clean and dry, wind and watertight. 

If you are thinking of hiring or using our self storage facilities, we include a container specific lock with 2 keys so you can immediately feel confident that your belongings are secure. 

Still not sure? why not come down to our facilities in Market Deeping and one of our professional and helpful staff members can guide you further.

Storage Container Dimensions

All sizes above are estimates and do vary.

Container sizes breakdown

For Self Storage, Container Hire or to buy as New (once used)

6ft Storage unit

6ft x 6ft    |    36sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a garden shed

8ft Storage unit

8ft x 7ft    |    52sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a Transit Van

10ft Storage unit

10ft x 8ft    |    72sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a garage

20ft Storage unit

20ft x 8ft    |    150sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 2/3 bed house

40ft Storage unit

40ft x 8ft    |    305sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 4/5 bed house

Standard 8.6ft high and High Cube 9.6ft high available

Used Containers for Sale

Here are some examples of typical Used or Second Hand Containers in various sizes.

Our Used Stock are Wind & Watertight and structurally sound, but look a bit cosmetically worn.

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We may also have cheaper stock available, please enquire.

Please call us for stock availablilty.

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USED 8ft Container

For Sale

8ft x 7ft    |    52sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a Transit Van

For Sale

USED 10ft Container

10ft x 8ft    |    72sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a garage

For Sale

USED 20ft Container

20ft x 8ft    |    150sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 2/3 bed house

For Sale

Used 40ft Container

40ft x 8ft    |    305sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 4/5 bed house

Standard 8.6ft high and High Cube 9.6ft high available

(High Cube pictured)

EX-HIRE Containers for Sale

Here are some examples of typical Ex-hire Containers for Sale. This standard of container is unique to us and you won't find this standard anywhere else.

Our Ex-hire Stock are Wind & Watertight and the standard sits between NEW (Once Used) and USED.

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Please call us for stock availablilty.

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For Sale

Ex-Hire 20ft Container

20ft x 8ft    |    150sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 2/3 bed house

For Sale

Ex-Hire 40ft Container

40ft x 8ft    |    305sq ft floor area

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Approximately the Contents of a 4/5 bed house

Standard 8.6ft high and High Cube 9.6ft high available

(standard pictured)

Can you can have a Container Delivered to you?

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Read our helpful Guide to see if you can have a Container Delivered to your site, including helpful tips for delivery.

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