Skip Size Calculator
What size skip do you need?
Use our simple skip size calculator to get a recommended skip based on your needs.
Need to hire a skip but unsure what size skip you need? No matter the size of your project we can give you a recommendation based on an estimated number of rubbish bags you expect to be disposing of.
Here is a list of the skips you can hire from Fletchers Waste Management with detailed information on their overall size and a guide on how many rubbish bags they generally hold.
If you’re still unsure simply scroll down to the calculator below, put in the estimated number of rubbish bags you will need to dispose of and our handy skip size calculator will recommend the skip for you.
Skip Sizes
Skip | Dimensions | Volume | Capacity |
Midi Skip(4yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.71m) Height: 4' (1.22m) Length: 6'6" (2.01m) | 4 Cubic Yards | 40 Rubbish Bags |
Midi Skip(6yd) | Width: 4'6" (1.37m) Height: 3'2" (0.96m) Length: 9'5" (2.87m) | 6 Cubic Yards | 50 Rubbish Bags |
Builder's Skip(8yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.71m) Height: 4' (1.22m) Length: 10'6" (3.23m) | 8 Cubic Yards | 60 Rubbish Bags |
Maxi Skip(10yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.67m) Height: 4'8" (1.42m) Length: 10'9" (3.27m) | 10 Cubic Yards | 70 Rubbish Bags |
Maxi Skip(12yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.67m) Height: 5'6" (1.67m) Length: 12'6" (3.81m) | 12 Cubic Yards | 80 Rubbish Bags |
Maxi Skip(14yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.67m) Height: 5'11" (1.81m) Length: 13'5 (3.84m) | 14 Cubic Yards | 90 Rubbish Bags |
Maxi Skip(16yd) | Width: 5'6" (1.67m) Height: 6'5" (1.98m) Length: 13'5" (4.11m) | 16 Cubic Yards | 100 Rubbish Bags |
Roll-On Roll-Off Skip(20yd) | Width: 6' (1.84m) Height: 6'5" (2m) Length: 13'8" (4.2m) | 20 Cubic Yards | 120 Rubbish Bags |
Roll-On Roll-Off Skip(40yd) | Width: 7'10" (2.4m) Height: 8'7" (2.6m) Length: 20' (6.1m) | 40 Cubic Yards | 150 Rubbish Bags |
Skip Size Calculator
Pop in the number of rubbish bags you think you will need to get rid of and our handy calculator will suggest the most suitable skip for your project.
Skip Size Calculator

Midi Skip (4yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.71m)
Height: 4' (1.22m)
Length: 6'6" (2.01m)

Midi Skip (6yd)
Width: 4'6" (1.37m)
Height: 3'2" (0.96m)
Length: 9'5" (2.87m)

Builder's Skip (8yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.71m)
Height: 4' (1.22m)
Length: 10'6" (3.23m)

Maxi Skip (10yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.67m)
Height: 4'8" (1.42m)
Length: 10'9" (3.27m)

Maxi Skip (12yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.67m)
Height: 5'6" (1.67m)
Length: 12'6" (3.81m)

Maxi Skip (14yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.67m)
Height: 5'11" (1.81m)
Length: 13'5 (3.84m)

Maxi Skip (16yd)
Width: 5'6" (1.67m)
Height: 6'5" (1.98m)
Length: 13'5" (4.11m)

Roll-On Roll-Off Skip (20yd)
Width: 6' (1.84m)
Height: 6'5" (2m)
Length: 13'8" (4.2m)

Roll-On Roll-Off Skip (40yd)
Width: 7'10" (2.4m)
Height: 8'7" (2.6m)
Length: 20' (6.1m)