Boxes that fit under the bed
Find under bed storage boxes by the clearance you have. Most beds leave 6 to 8 inches; measure yours and see every box that slides in.
63 boxes fit
Width 30–100, depth 30–100, height 5–18 cm-
6×30.5 × 44.5 × 17.8 cm IRIS 17qt Snap Top Plastic Storage Bin: Clear, Stackable & Portable Utility Storage Tubs with Lid, 17.5"x12"x7"
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6×30 × 44.3 × 17 cm IRIS 16qt 6pk WeatherPro Plastic Storage Bin: Stackable, Lidded, Transparent, Portable, Under Bed Storage, Built-In Handles
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6×30.2 × 43.5 × 17.1 cm 16qt Clear Storage Box with Lid White - Brightroom™
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6×30.2 × 43.5 × 17.1 cm 16qt 4pk Clear Tote with Pink Lids - Brightroom™
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6×32.5 × 38.1 × 15.5 cm Small Rounded Square Decorative Plastic Bin with Cutout Handles White - Brightroom™
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9×32.4 × 32.4 × 16.5 cm 13"x13"x6" Fabric Bin with Lid Light Gray - Brightroom™
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6×33 × 38.1 × 12.7 cm Simplify 2pk Large Slide and Stack Storage Shallow Totes Gray
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6×33 × 38.1 × 12.7 cm Simplify 2pk Large Slide and Stack Storage Shallow Totes White: Polypropylene Sliding Bins, Decorative Storage, 975 Volume
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9×30.5 × 32.4 × 16 cm Open Front Bin - Brightroom™
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6×31.1 × 38.1 × 13.3 cm Sterilite Short Weave Wicker Pattern Storage Container Basket, Gray (6 Pack)
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9×30 × 30 × 13.3 cm Modular Storage Medium Ivory - Brightroom™
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9×30 × 30 × 13.3 cm Modular Storage Medium Clear - Brightroom™
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36.2 × 52.7 × 5.7 cm KUGGIS Insert with 8 compartments -
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32.4 × 31.1 × 8.3 cm VISSLAÅN Box with compartments -
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35.6 × 30.5 × 7.6 cm VISSLAÅN Tray
The space under a bed is the largest unused storage area in most bedrooms, and the one where boxes most often fail to fit. The problem is never the width or the length. It is the height: a box that is half an inch taller than the gap between floor and bed frame simply does not go in.
Measure the clearance first
Lie on the floor and measure from the floor to the lowest part of the bed frame, not to the mattress. Slats, centre support legs and metal frames often hang lower than the side rails. Take the smallest number you find and subtract half an inch (about 1 cm) so the box can slide without scraping.
Typical clearances:
- Platform beds and beds with drawers: often under 4 in (10 cm), too low for most boxes.
- Standard bed frames: 6 to 8 in (15 to 20 cm), which is where most under bed boxes are designed to fit.
- Beds on risers or metal frames: 9 to 14 in (23 to 35 cm), enough for regular storage totes.
What to look for
Under bed boxes are wide and long so they use the space, and low so they fit. Wheels help on carpet but add height, so check the total height including wheels. Lids matter for dust. Clear plastic lets you see what is inside without pulling everything out, and fabric boxes with a zip are lighter and fold flat when empty.
The search below is set to boxes up to 7 in (18 cm) high. If your bed has more room, drag the height slider up and more boxes appear.
Other common spaces
- 13 × 13 cube storage binsFabric cubes, plastic bins and baskets that fit standard 13 in cube organizers from ClosetMaid, Better Homes, Threshold and IKEA.
- Bins that fit an IKEA TROFAST frameTROFAST bins are 16 ½ × 11 ¾ in with 4 or 9 in height. See IKEA's own bins and third-party bins of the same size, in one search.
- Boxes that fit an IKEA KALLAX cubeEvery storage box, basket and insert that fits a KALLAX compartment, from IKEA and other retailers. Opening is 13 × 13 in; depth 15 in.
- Boxes that fit a BILLY bookcase shelfBILLY shelves are 11 in deep and 30 in wide inside. See every storage box, magazine file and basket that fits, with the shelf height you have set.
- File boxes for letter-size foldersFile boxes that hold hanging folders and letter-size paper, in cardboard and plastic, with and without lids. Search by outer size for your shelf or closet.
- Bins that fit a fridge shelfClear fridge bins sized for the shelf depth and the gap between shelves. Narrow, deep and low bins that keep drinks, produce and snacks in order.
- Moving box sizesSmall, medium, large and extra-large moving boxes with their standard dimensions, plus wardrobe and dish boxes. See who sells each size.
- Bins that fit a pantry shelfClear pantry bins sized for shelf depth and the space between shelves. Narrow bins for cans and packets, wide ones for snacks, low ones for the top shelf.
- Photo storage boxes for 4 × 6 printsBoxes sized for 4 × 6 in photos, with room for dividers. Archival, plastic and decorative photo boxes from several retailers in one search.
- Shoe storage boxes that fit your shoesClear stackable shoe boxes, fabric boxes and drop-front boxes sized for sneakers, heels and boots. Search by the shoe size you own.
- Bins that fit a closet shelfBins and boxes sized for the standard 12 in and 16 in closet shelf, and for the tall gap above the top shelf. Find what fits before you buy.
- Bins that fit under the sinkUnder sink cabinets are wide but the drain and trap take the middle. See slim bins, pull-out drawers and stackable organizers sized for the space that is left.
- Boxes and crates that fit vinyl records12 in LPs need an inside width of at least 12 ¾ in. See every box and crate that fits records, and how many they hold.