24x24x24 vs 20x20x20 Boxes: Volume, Price & When Each Wins
A 24x24x24″ box holds about 8.0 cu ft — roughly 73% more than a 20x20x20″ box at 4.6 cu ft. Size to your contents: the bigger box costs more in dimensional weight and void fill than in box price. Both sizes ship from 5 US warehouses at case pricing.
| 24x24x24″ | 20x20x20″ | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 8.00 cu ft | 4.63 cu ft |
| Cheapest stocked option | $56.67/bundle | $38.72/bundle |
| All options | 24x24x24 boxes | 20x20x20 boxes |
| Best for | Bulkier, lighter loads; consolidated shipments | Tighter fit, lower dim-weight, denser pallets |
Compare more sizes on the box size chart or check dimensional-weight impact with the dim weight calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 24x24x24 box much bigger than a 20x20x20 box?
Yes - 24x24x24 holds about 8.0 cubic feet versus 4.6 for 20x20x20, roughly 73% more volume. That extra space costs more than the box price: dimensional weight and void fill both scale with cube, so size to the contents, not the bigger number.
When should I choose the 20x20x20 box instead?
Choose 20x20x20 when contents fit with under two inches of slack on each side. A tighter box cuts dimensional-weight charges, needs less void fill, and stacks more per pallet - the usual reasons oversized boxes quietly cost more per shipment.