3 Compartment Hamper: 3 Sorters Compared by Size

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Quick answer

Three 3 compartment hamper options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper lists 29.9″ L × 13.2″ W × 27.2″ H; Foldable Laundry Baskets lists 31.5″ L × 14″ W × 14″ H; SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid lists 23.6″ L × 15.2″ W × 29.5″ H. By listed floor footprint, SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid is the smallest (2.49 sq ft) and Foldable Laundry Baskets the largest (3.06 sq ft). Specifications come from Amazon listing data checked October 4, 2026; we have not tested these products. Recheck the selected variant and the current price on Amazon before ordering, because titles and specification fields can change.

Quick compare: the products in this guide

Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

Product	Listed details	Link
STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper with Lid, 180L Steel-Frame 3 Compartment…	29.9″L x 13.2″W x 27.2″H; material Canvas, Metal, Vinyl	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Foldable Laundry Baskets, Collapsible Mesh Laundry Hamper, Durable Pop Up…	31.5″L x 14″W x 14″H; material Ployester Mesh	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid, 170L Laundry Basket，3 Compartments	23.6″L x 15.2″W x 29.5″H; material Fiberglass, Polyester Fabric, Steel, Cardboard, Oxford Fabri	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper	29.9″ L × 13.2″ W × 27.2″ H	394.68 sq in (2.74 sq ft)	Middle
Foldable Laundry Baskets	31.5″ L × 14″ W × 14″ H	441 sq in (3.06 sq ft)	Largest
SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid	23.6″ L × 15.2″ W × 29.5″ H	358.72 sq in (2.49 sq ft)	Smallest

1. STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper with Lid, 180L Steel-Frame 3 Compartment Laundry Sorter with Removable Washable Liner, Breathable Large Laundry Basket for Bedroom, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Dorm — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 29.9″ L × 13.2″ W × 27.2″ H; item weight 6.7 pounds; material Canvas, Metal, Vinyl; color Beige.

The STO STO is a steel-frame sorter with a lid, listed at 29.9 inches long, 13.2 inches wide and 27.2 inches tall, a footprint of 2.74 sq ft. The listing gives 180 liters of capacity, described as three 60 liter compartments, and says that holds roughly 4-5 loads. The bullets say a single one-piece liner with two built-in dividers creates the three sections and closes with a drawstring, and that the liner is removable and washable. The body is breathable mesh on a steel tube frame, in canvas, metal and vinyl, in beige. Item weight is 6.7 pounds, and assembly uses included screws and hardware.

Pros

• 180 liters in three 60 liter sections, and the listing says it holds about 4-5 loads
• One-piece removable, washable liner with a drawstring closure, per the listing
• Steel tube frame is described as keeping its shape when loaded, with a lid and breathable mesh

Cons

• Long at 29.9 inches, so it needs a clear stretch of wall
• One liner means you lift all three sections together, unlike a hamper with separate bags
• Needs assembly with screws and hardware, and no weight capacity for the frame is listed

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a household that sorts into three piles and has about 30 inches of wall length, and wants one liner to wash. Skip it if you need separate bags to carry each section.

2. Foldable Laundry Baskets, Collapsible Mesh Laundry Hamper, Durable Pop Up Laundry Basket, 3 Compartments Clothes Hampers for Laundry, Easy to Carry & Sort for Dorm, Home, Kids Room, Travel Black — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 31.5″ L × 14″ W × 14″ H; item weight 0.35 kg; material Ployester Mesh; color Black.

The Bemkoo is a collapsible pop-up mesh hamper in black polyester, listed at 31.5 inches long, 14 inches wide and 14 inches tall, the largest footprint at 3.06 sq ft but only 14 inches high. It has 3 compartments, an 82 liter capacity (about 27 liters each, 82 / 3), handles, and a small pocket for detergent or socks. The item weight is 0.35 kg, and the bullets say it folds flat or into a small circle for storage or travel. The listing gives no lid or frame. The bullets list dorms, travel, camping and kids’ rooms, and say it can hold sporting goods or toys as well as clothes.

Pros

• Folds flat or into a small circle, per the listing, and weighs only 0.35 kg
• Three compartments plus a pocket for detergent or socks
• Only 14 inches tall, so it fits under a shelf or a bed

Cons

• Smallest capacity at 82 liters, about 27 liters per compartment
• No lid is listed, so laundry is open and uncovered
• Mesh and binding with no frame listed, so how well it keeps its shape is unverified, and no weight capacity is given

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a dorm, travel or a spare room where you want a light sorter you can fold away. Skip it if you want a lid or a rigid frame.

3. SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid, 170L Laundry Basket，3 Compartments — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 23.6″ L × 15.2″ W × 29.5″ H; item weight 4.4 pounds; material Fiberglass, Polyester Fabric, Steel, Cardboard, Oxford Fabric, Bamboo; color Ink Black.

The SONGMICS is the most compact of the large hampers: 23.6 inches long, 15.2 inches wide and 29.5 inches tall, a footprint of 2.49 sq ft, with 170 liters (44.9 gallons) across 3 compartments, or about 57 liters each (170 / 3). The listing says it holds about a week of laundry for a family of 3. It has a lid with a PU handle, a bamboo frame, removable inner bags that lift out with a foot loop, and side handles. Assembly is described as taking 5 minutes without tools. The spec’s material list is long and mixed, including fiberglass, cardboard and bamboo. Item weight is 4.4 pounds.

Pros

• Smallest footprint of the three at 2.49 sq ft, with 170 liters of capacity
• Foot loop lifts out the removable bags, which the listing says makes carrying easier
• Lid keeps dust off and hides laundry, and assembly needs no tools according to the listing

Cons

• At 29.5 inches tall it is the tallest of the three
• Spec lists an odd mix of materials (fiberglass, cardboard, bamboo, steel), so it is unclear what each part is made of
• The ‘week for a family of 3’ figure is the listing’s estimate and depends on your wash habits

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it if you want the most capacity for the least floor and a lid, and can spare 29.5 inches of height. Skip it if you want a hamper that folds away.

What to check before buying 3 compartment hamper

1. Fixed or collapsible. The STO STO and SONGMICS are framed hampers with lids. The Bemkoo is a soft collapsible mesh hamper. Decide whether you want something that stays upright and covered, or something you can fold flat and carry.

2. Footprint and length. The listed footprints are 2.49 sq ft (SONGMICS), 2.74 sq ft (STO STO) and 3.06 sq ft (Bemkoo), calculated as length x width / 144. The SONGMICS is 23.6 inches long, the STO STO is 29.9 and the Bemkoo is 31.5. Measure the wall length where it will stand.

3. Capacity per compartment. Capacities are 82 liters (Bemkoo), 170 liters (SONGMICS) and 180 liters (STO STO). Divided by three, that is about 27, 57 and 60 liters per section. The STO STO listing says its sections hold roughly 1.5 to 2 loads each. Think about whether a section is for darks, lights or delicates, and how often you wash.

4. Liner design. The STO STO has a one-piece liner with two built-in dividers and a drawstring. The SONGMICS has removable inner bags that you can lift out with a foot loop. The Bemkoo is a single mesh unit with a pocket. If you carry one color load at a time to the machine, separate bags help.

5. Lid and airflow. The STO STO and SONGMICS both have lids, and the STO STO has a breathable mesh body. The Bemkoo has no lid listed. If the hamper is in a bedroom, a lid hides clutter.

6. Height. The Bemkoo is 14 inches, the STO STO is 27.2 and the SONGMICS is 29.5. Check what is above where it will stand.

7. Data quirks. The Bemkoo’s bullet gives 31.5 x 14.2 x 14.2 inches, a little different from the spec. The SONGMICS material list is mixed and unclear.

Decision rules. One liner and a steel frame: STO STO. Compact, lidded and bag-based: SONGMICS. Light and foldable: Bemkoo.

Worked example: fit math for these three options

This worked example is our own planning arithmetic from the listed dimensions, not test results. The wall length and walkway width are assumed example values; replace them with your measurements.

Wall example. Assume 36 inches of clear wall.

• STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper: 36 − 13.2 = 22.8 inches spare; centred, 11.4 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Foldable Laundry Baskets: 36 − 14 = 22 inches spare; centred, 11 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid: 36 − 15.2 = 20.8 inches spare; centred, 10.4 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.

Walkway example. The US Access Board gives 36 inches as the minimum clear width for an accessible route. That figure is a yardstick, not a rule for private homes. To keep 36 inches clear beside each product, the walkway between it and the opposite obstacle must be at least 36 inches plus its depth:

• STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper: 36 + 29.9 = 65.9 inches of total path width.
• Foldable Laundry Baskets: 36 + 31.5 = 67.5 inches of total path width.
• SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid: 36 + 23.6 = 59.6 inches of total path width.

Footprint. Depth × width, converted at 144 square inches per square foot:

• STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper: 29.9 × 13.2 = 394.68 sq in, or 2.74 sq ft.
• Foldable Laundry Baskets: 31.5 × 14 = 441 sq in, or 3.06 sq ft.
• SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid: 23.6 × 15.2 = 358.72 sq in, or 2.49 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Comparing total liters only. The Bemkoo’s 82 liters is about 27 per section, while the SONGMICS’s 170 liters is about 57. Divide by three to see what each section holds.
• Assuming a lid on every model. The STO STO and SONGMICS have lids, and the Bemkoo listing mentions none. If you want laundry hidden, check.
• Forgetting the wall length. The STO STO is 29.9 inches long and the Bemkoo 31.5. Measure along the wall, not just the depth.
• Expecting separate bags everywhere. The STO STO uses a one-piece liner, so you lift all three sections together. Only the SONGMICS lists removable inner bags.

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Frequently asked questions

How much laundry does a 3 compartment hamper hold?

The STO STO lists 180 liters in three 60 liter sections and says it holds roughly 4-5 loads. The SONGMICS lists 170 liters, about a week for a family of 3, and the Bemkoo lists 82 liters, about 27 liters per section.

Do 3 compartment hampers have lids?

The STO STO and SONGMICS list lids. The STO STO also has a breathable mesh body to help with odor, and the SONGMICS lid has a PU handle. The Bemkoo listing does not mention a lid, so its contents stay uncovered.

Can I carry each compartment separately?

The SONGMICS lists removable inner bags that lift out with a foot loop. The STO STO uses a single one-piece liner with built-in dividers, so you lift it as one. The Bemkoo is a single mesh unit, so you carry the whole piece.

Is there a foldable 3 compartment hamper?

Yes. The Bemkoo is listed as a collapsible pop-up mesh hamper that folds flat or into a small circle, with an item weight of 0.35 kg. The STO STO and SONGMICS are framed, so they do not fold in the listings.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• US Access Board guide to clear width
• Amazon listing for STO STO 3 Section Laundry Hamper with Lid, 180L Steel-Frame 3 Compartment Laundry Sorter with Removable Washable Liner, Breathable Large Laundry Basket for Bedroom, Bathroom, Laundry Room, Dorm
• Amazon listing for Foldable Laundry Baskets, Collapsible Mesh Laundry Hamper, Durable Pop Up Laundry Basket, 3 Compartments Clothes Hampers for Laundry, Easy to Carry & Sort for Dorm, Home, Kids Room, Travel Black
• Amazon listing for SONGMICS Laundry Hamper with Lid, 170L Laundry Basket，3 Compartments

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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