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 to 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 to 2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2 to 3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up, because the cost difference is small compared with needing a second pod.

How big is a moving pod?

PODS containers come in three sizes: 7 ft (7 x 7 x 8 ft, about 385 cu ft), 12 ft (12 x 8 x 8 ft, about 689 cu ft) and 16 ft (16 x 8 x 8 ft, about 857 cu ft). The door opening is narrower than the interior at roughly 7.5 ft wide, so an 8 ft item will not go in whatever the interior measures.

What size PODS container do I need?

As a starting point, a studio or one large room fits a 7 ft, a one to two bedroom home fits a 12 ft, and a two to three bedroom home fits a 16 ft. Then adjust for appliances and anything that cannot be stacked. List your actual furniture and box count below and the calculator does the volume math instead of the room count.

How much does a moving pod cost?

We do not quote PODS pricing, and it moves with route, duration and season. What the calculator fixes is the input: container size and container count are the two things that drive the quote, so sizing accurately before you call is the part you control. Size up only when your load is within about 10 percent of a container limit.

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List your furniture and boxes, and the calculator recommends the right portable container size (7 ft, 12 ft, or 16 ft) for your move.

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400 questions answered

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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 to 15 boxes per room)
03Note items that must stay on the floor: appliances, and 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 will not fit through
⚠Packing too loosely. Items shift during transport, so 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 to 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 to 2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2 to 3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up, because the cost difference is small compared with needing a second pod.
02
How big is a moving pod?
PODS containers come in three sizes: 7 ft (7 x 7 x 8 ft, about 385 cu ft), 12 ft (12 x 8 x 8 ft, about 689 cu ft) and 16 ft (16 x 8 x 8 ft, about 857 cu ft). The door opening is narrower than the interior at roughly 7.5 ft wide, so an 8 ft item will not go in whatever the interior measures.
03
What size PODS container do I need?
As a starting point, a studio or one large room fits a 7 ft, a one to two bedroom home fits a 12 ft, and a two to three bedroom home fits a 16 ft. Then adjust for appliances and anything that cannot be stacked. List your actual furniture and box count below and the calculator does the volume math instead of the room count.
04
How much does a moving pod cost?
We do not quote PODS pricing, and it moves with route, duration and season. What the calculator fixes is the input: container size and container count are the two things that drive the quote, so sizing accurately before you call is the part you control. Size up only when your load is within about 10 percent of a container limit.
05

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Home / Container & Packing Fit

Moving Pod Size Calculator

List your furniture and boxes, and the calculator recommends 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 to 15 boxes per room)
03Note items that must stay on the floor: appliances, and 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 will not fit through
⚠Packing too loosely. Items shift during transport, so 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 to 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 to 2 bedrooms. The 16-ft covers a full 2 to 3 bedroom home. When in doubt, size up, because the cost difference is small compared with needing a second pod.
02
How big is a moving pod?
PODS containers come in three sizes: 7 ft (7 x 7 x 8 ft, about 385 cu ft), 12 ft (12 x 8 x 8 ft, about 689 cu ft) and 16 ft (16 x 8 x 8 ft, about 857 cu ft). The door opening is narrower than the interior at roughly 7.5 ft wide, so an 8 ft item will not go in whatever the interior measures.
03
What size PODS container do I need?
As a starting point, a studio or one large room fits a 7 ft, a one to two bedroom home fits a 12 ft, and a two to three bedroom home fits a 16 ft. Then adjust for appliances and anything that cannot be stacked. List your actual furniture and box count below and the calculator does the volume math instead of the room count.
04
How much does a moving pod cost?
We do not quote PODS pricing, and it moves with route, duration and season. What the calculator fixes is the input: container size and container count are the two things that drive the quote, so sizing accurately before you call is the part you control. Size up only when your load is within about 10 percent of a container limit.
05

Related fit checks.

All container fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Get a verdict in seconds — then test every angle until you’re sure.

Open the fit calculator