10ft vs. 20ft Storage Containers

Getting the size right means you won’t pay for empty space you don’t use, and you won’t end up jammed tight with no room to move.

Located just off the A350 and minutes from the M4 (J17) in Chippenham, Kington Park provides highly accessible, secure yard storage. Here is a practical look at what actually fits inside each container size and how to decide which is most useful for your business or personal storage.

1. The 10ft Container: Compact, Deep, and Organised

The 10ft container is essentially the size of a standard single garage or a large garden shed. It is highly efficient for targeted storage where you need quick, regular access to your items.

What fits inside:

• Roughly 4 standard Euro-pallets flat on the floor.
• The complete furniture and contents of a typical 1-bedroom flat.
• Around 150 to 200 standard archive files or storage crates.

Why it is useful: Because the container is only 10 feet deep, it is incredibly easy to organise. You can line the left and right walls with shelving units and still leave a clear centre aisle. This allows you to see and reach everything instantly without having to unload a massive wall of boxes just to get to the back.

Best for: Trade tools, small business stock, workshop overflow, or household furniture during a minor renovation.

2.The 20ft Container: The Industrial Standard for Bulk

The 20ft container gives you exactly double the floor space of a 10ft unit. It is the go-to choice when you have bulk quantities, oversized equipment, or need to store items that are physically long.

• What fits inside:
  • Between 10 and 11 standard Euro-pallets flat on the floor.
  • The full contents and furniture of a 2- to 3-bedroom house.
  • Large commercial items like standard-length scaffolding, timber, or commercial machinery.

Why it is useful: It handles items that simply will not fit into a smaller unit due to their length. If you are storing materials longer than 9.5 feet—such as raw building timber or long plumbing pipes—they will not fit straight or sideways in a 10ft container. The 20ft container is essential for these long-profile goods.

Best for: Large commercial stock, construction materials, vehicle parts, or full household moves.

3. Security: Supply Your Own Padlock

No matter which size container you choose, your security is a top priority. Our containers are fitted with heavy-duty lock boxes (shrouds) to protect against bolt cutters.

To ensure that only you have access to your inventory, you supply your own padlock. This guarantees that no one else has a master key to your unit. We highly recommend using a high-security, heavy-duty insurance-rated block lock or anvil padlock that fits neatly inside the container’s protective lock box.

4. Quick Size Comparison

Find Your Ideal Fit at Kington Park

Our yard offers a premier Chippenham location that is easy to access for businesses and residents alike. If you are storing standard tools, business boxes, or seasonal stock, a 10ft container gives you a highly organised, cost-effective setup. If you are moving a whole house or managing long, bulky materials, the 20ft container is your default choice.

Get in touch with the team at Kington Park today to check our current availability, view the units, and secure your storage space.

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