Containers and trailers
U-Box (U-Haul)
U-Box is U-Haul's small moving container. You load one or more boxes at home or at a U-Haul location, and U-Haul ships them. Each box is one size, 95 by 56 by 83.5 inches inside, about 257 cubic feet, and rated for 2,000 pounds, which the company says fits about a room to a room and a half. Boxes are wood, with a steel model rolling out. Service covers the US and Canada.
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Largest
257 cu ft
one size
Weight limit
2,000 lb
largest unit
U-Haul quotes each box by distance. Transport, delivery, pickup, and one month of storage at a U-Haul location are typically bundled, and extra boxes cost extra. The 2,000 pound limit rules out pianos and makes books and tools the constraint, not leftover space. A steel model announced in 2026 lists about 255 cubic feet at the same weight limit. 7 reviews of other movers mention this brand; their mean rating is 2.57. These reviews are of movers, not of U-Box.
U-Box (U-Haul) sizes, as published. Specs vary by model and location; confirm when you book.
| Size | Dimensions | Cu ft | Max load | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One size | 95 x 56 x 83.5 in (inside) | 257 | 2,000 lb | About a room to a room and a half. A steel model announced in 2026 lists about 255 cu ft and the same 2,000 lb limit |
Sources: U-Haul: U-Box dimensions, read 23 September 2026; U-Haul: new steel U-Box model, read 23 September 2026.
How it works
U-Haul's small container. You load one or more boxes at home or at a U-Haul location; U-Haul ships them.
How it prices: Quoted per box by distance; transport, delivery, pickup, and one month of storage are typically bundled. More boxes, more cost.
Built from: Wood, with a new steel model rolling out
Storage: At a U-Haul location; quotes typically include one month
Good for
- U-Box is a fit for a move of about a room to a room and a half that stays within 2,000 pounds per box.
- It is a fit when you want to load at home or at a U-Haul location and have U-Haul ship the boxes.
- It is a fit in the US or Canada when a distance quote that bundles transport, delivery, pickup, and one month of storage at a U-Haul location matches the job.
Where people get caught out
- The 2,000 lb limit per box rules out pianos and makes books and tools the constraint, not space.
- It takes about four U-Boxes to match one 16 ft PODS container.
- The 2,000 pound limit per box rules out pianos and makes books and tools the constraint, not space.
- It takes about four U-Boxes to match one 16 ft PODS container, so a bigger load means more boxes and more cost.
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Context: 7 reviews of moving companies in our file mention U-Box, usually because the customer compared it or used it alongside a mover. Their mean rating is 2.57; they are reviews of movers, not of U-Box (U-Haul).
U-Box (U-Haul) next to the other containers and trailers we list.
| Company | Largest | Weight limit | One way or storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Box (U-Haul) | 257 cu ft | 2,000 lb | Storage |
| PODS | 835 cu ft | 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 | |
| BigSteelBox | 564 cu ft | 15,000 lb | Storage |
Source: Each company's published figures (checked 23 September 2026).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How big is a U-Box?
- A U-Box comes in one size, 95 by 56 by 83.5 inches inside, about 257 cubic feet. The company says that holds about a room to a room and a half. A steel model announced in 2026 lists about 255 cubic feet.
- How much weight can I put in one box?
- Each box has a 2,000 pound limit, and the steel model keeps that same limit. That cap rules out pianos. Heavy goods such as books and tools fill the weight allowance before the box runs out of space.
- Where do I load it, and is storage included?
- You load one or more boxes at home or at a U-Haul location, and U-Haul ships them. Storage is at a U-Haul location. Quotes typically bundle transport, delivery, pickup, and one month of storage, with the price set per box by distance.
- Can I use U-Box for a large house move?
- One box is sized for about a room to a room and a half, and it takes about four U-Boxes to match one 16 ft PODS container. You can ship more than one box, and each extra box adds cost. Boxes are wood today, with a steel model rolling out.
Sources: U-Haul: U-Box dimensions, read 23 September 2026; U-Haul: new steel U-Box model, read 23 September 2026.
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