What fits in a 12-foot PODS container?

A 12-ft pod (12×8×8 ft, 689 cu ft) fits roughly a 2-bedroom apartment: a sofa, queen bed, dresser, dining table with chairs, and 20–30 boxes. Add major appliances and you'll need the 16-ft.

7-ft vs. 12-ft vs. 16-ft — which size?

The 7-ft holds a large room or studio. The 12-ft handles 1–2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2–3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up — the cost difference is small compared to needing a second pod.

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What Size PODS Container Do I Need?

List your furniture and boxes — we'll recommend the right portable container size (7-ft, 12-ft, or 16-ft) for your move.

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Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Count furniture pieces by type — sofas, beds, tables, dressers
02Estimate box count by room (average 10–15 boxes per room)
03Note items that must stay on the floor — appliances, anything too heavy to stack

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Underestimating — a 12-ft pod looks big but fills fast once you add a sofa, bed frame, and mattress
⚠Forgetting the door opening is narrower than the interior — PODS doors are about 7.5 ft wide, so 8-ft items won't fit through
⚠Packing too loosely — items shift during transport; pack tight and use straps on the built-in tie-down rails

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What fits in a 12-foot PODS container?
A 12-ft pod (12×8×8 ft, 689 cu ft) fits roughly a 2-bedroom apartment: a sofa, queen bed, dresser, dining table with chairs, and 20–30 boxes. Add major appliances and you'll need the 16-ft.
01
7-ft vs. 12-ft vs. 16-ft — which size?
The 7-ft holds a large room or studio. The 12-ft handles 1–2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2–3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up — the cost difference is small compared to needing a second pod.
02

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About Blog FAQ Features Pricing Work with us

Home / Container & Packing Fit

What Size PODS Container Do I Need?

List your furniture and boxes — we'll recommend the right portable container size (7-ft, 12-ft, or 16-ft) for your move.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my carry-on against 3 airlines before a trip. Saved me a gate-check fee.” — Frequent flyer

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Count furniture pieces by type — sofas, beds, tables, dressers
02Estimate box count by room (average 10–15 boxes per room)
03Note items that must stay on the floor — appliances, anything too heavy to stack

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Underestimating — a 12-ft pod looks big but fills fast once you add a sofa, bed frame, and mattress
⚠Forgetting the door opening is narrower than the interior — PODS doors are about 7.5 ft wide, so 8-ft items won't fit through
⚠Packing too loosely — items shift during transport; pack tight and use straps on the built-in tie-down rails

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What fits in a 12-foot PODS container?
A 12-ft pod (12×8×8 ft, 689 cu ft) fits roughly a 2-bedroom apartment: a sofa, queen bed, dresser, dining table with chairs, and 20–30 boxes. Add major appliances and you'll need the 16-ft.
01
7-ft vs. 12-ft vs. 16-ft — which size?
The 7-ft holds a large room or studio. The 12-ft handles 1–2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2–3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up — the cost difference is small compared to needing a second pod.
02

Related fit checks.

All container fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator