I have noticed that most of the Grand Rapids area storage providers out there pushing a potable storage container are a little vague about the actual dimensions of said storage unit. I have already documented the differences between U-Haul's advertised size and the actual interior dimensions of a U-Box in an earlier blog. I believe in being a transparent as possible for those who really want to know what size our Zippy Shell unit is. We commonly refer to our unit as 15' x 7' and 100 square feet. This is fairly accurate. However, here are the exact measurements:
interior wall to wall dimensions not including structural framing:
- - - 6'7" x 15'4" = 100.94 square feet
There are 2" framing members at the corners and at 2 places along the long wall. These framing members reduce the measurements at several places to the following:
- - - 6'3" x 15'0"
Subtracting the 8 vertical framing members at 2" x 2" each accounts for .22 square feet, we get a resulting area of 100.72 square feet.
The ceiling is 6'8" above the floor. Again there are several 2" framing members resulting in a height of 6'6" at several places.
By multiplying 100.72 square feet by the overall height of 6,8" we get a capacity of 671.46 cubic feet. This ignores several horizontal framing members.
The door dimensions and minimum dimensions throughout the unit are 6'3" wide by 6'6" tall to the inside of the framing members.
So, If you are looking for an honest and reputable company to provide a portable storage container in Grand Rapids, look no further than Zippy Shell. We would be more than happy to help you find the best storage and moving solution for your needs. Call us at (616) 298-8494.
