Skip Size Calculator
Suggest a standard skip size from your estimated waste volume.
Suggested size
Midi skip
- Approximate capacity
- 4 m³
Skip sizes and usable capacities vary by supplier; bulky items may fill a skip faster.
v1.0 · Reviewed September 2026
How this is worked out
Your estimated waste volume is matched to the smallest common skip that holds it: up to 2 m³ a mini skip, up to 4 m³ a midi, up to 6 m³ a builder's skip and up to 12 m³ a large skip.
Worked example
- Estimated waste volume 4 m³
Midi skip, about 4 m³
Assumptions and limits
- Names and capacities vary between suppliers, so confirm the actual dimensions before booking.
- Bulky or awkward waste fills a skip faster than its rated volume suggests, and heavy waste such as soil or rubble can hit the weight limit long before the skip is full.
- A permit is usually needed if the skip stands on a public road.