A standard 20-foot shipping container can typically fit around 2-3 sofas, 2 double beds (including frames and mattresses), 1 dining table with 4 chairs, 1-2 large dressers or wardrobes, along with some smaller furniture pieces like side tables and 3-4 large appliances. The exact amount depends on the size of the furniture and how efficiently the container is packed.
Typical Furniture Sizes (approximate in inches)
- Sofa (three-seat): 84 inches wide, 40 inches deep
- Double bed: 54 inches wide, 80 inches long
- Dining table with chairs: Table about 64 inches long, 40 inches wide; chairs around 18 inches seat height
- Large dresser or wardrobe: typically 30-54 inches wide, around 18-20 inches deep
- Side tables: smaller, around 20 inches wide or less
Container Size and Volume
- A 20-foot container internal dimensions average about 19.4 feet long, 7.7 feet wide, and 7.9 feet high, totaling roughly 1,172 cubic feet of space.
- By disassembling furniture where possible and strategically packing, more furniture items can fit in the container.
These guidelines demonstrate a 20-foot container is suitable for moving or storing an average home’s worth of standard furniture.
