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BigSteelBox
Canadian steel containers for moving and storage. BigSteelBox is a Canadian company that uses ISO-certified steel shipping containers for moving and storage. You can keep a container at your property or at a BigSteelBox yard. The 8 ft unit is 351 cubic feet and rated to 15,000 pounds, sized for a room or a small studio. The 10 ft unit is 564 cubic feet and fits a moderately furnished one-bedroom home.
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Largest
564 cu ft
4 sizes
Weight limit
15,000 lb
largest unit
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BigSteelBox sizes, as published. Specs vary by model and location; confirm when you book.
| Size | Dimensions | Cu ft | Max load | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft | 7 ft 6 in x 6 ft 11 in x 6 ft 9 in (inside) | 351 | 15,000 lb | A room or a small studio |
| 10 ft | 9 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (inside) | 564 | A moderately furnished one-bedroom home | |
| 20 ft | A typically furnished two- to four-bedroom home | |||
| 40 ft | Storage only. Cannot be moved loaded |
Sources: BigSteelBox: container sizes and features, read 23 September 2026; BigSteelBox: FAQ, read 23 September 2026.
How it works
Canadian company using ISO-certified steel shipping containers for moving and storage.
How it prices: Quoted by container size, distance, and storage time.
Built from: ISO-certified steel shipping containers
Storage: At your property or a BigSteelBox yard
Good for
- The 8 ft container fits a room or a small studio, with 351 cubic feet and a 15,000 pound limit.
- The 10 ft container fits a moderately furnished one-bedroom home and holds 564 cubic feet.
- The 20 ft container fits a typically furnished two- to four-bedroom home, and you can store a box at your property or a BigSteelBox yard.
Where people get caught out
- The 40 ft container is storage only.
- Shipping containers are heavy: check the driveway and overhead clearance for the drop.
- The 40 ft container is storage only and cannot be moved loaded.
- Shipping containers are heavy, so check the driveway and overhead clearance for the drop.
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BigSteelBox next to the other containers and trailers we list.
| Company | Largest | Weight limit | One way or storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigSteelBox | 564 cu ft | 15,000 lb | Storage |
| PODS | 835 cu ft | Storage | |
| U-Box (U-Haul) | 257 cu ft | 2,000 lb | Storage |
| U-Pack | 1,944 cu ft | Storage | |
| 1-800-PACK-RAT | 830 cu ft | 6,000 lb | Storage |
| Zippy Shell | 680 cu ft | 5,500 lb | Storage |
| SMARTBOX | 280 cu ft | Storage | |
| MI-BOX | 8 ft, 16 ft, 20 ft | Storage | |
| Go Mini's | 900 cu ft | Storage |
Source: Each company's published figures (checked 23 September 2026).
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Questions people ask
- What container sizes does BigSteelBox offer?
- BigSteelBox offers 8 ft, 10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft ISO-certified steel shipping containers. The 8 ft unit measures 7 ft 6 in x 6 ft 11 in x 6 ft 9 in inside, holds 351 cubic feet, and is rated to 15,000 pounds. The 10 ft unit measures 9 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in inside and holds 564 cubic feet.
- Which size fits my home?
- An 8 ft container fits a room or a small studio. A 10 ft container fits a moderately furnished one-bedroom home. A 20 ft container fits a typically furnished two- to four-bedroom home, and the 40 ft container is for storage only.
- Can I store the container at my house, and how is the price set?
- You can keep a container at your property or at a BigSteelBox yard. Pricing is quoted by container size, distance, and storage time. Haulest lists BigSteelBox for comparison in Canada and is not the carrier.
- Can I move household goods in the 40 ft container?
- The 40 ft container is storage only and cannot be moved loaded. Choose an 8 ft, 10 ft, or 20 ft container if the box needs to travel with your goods. Before the drop, check the driveway and overhead clearance, because these steel shipping containers are heavy.
Sources: BigSteelBox: container sizes and features, read 23 September 2026; BigSteelBox: FAQ, read 23 September 2026.
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