Sterilite Hamper Wheels: 3 Rolling Hampers Compared

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Quick answer

Three sterilite hamper wheels options are compared here by their listed size, and the sections below use each product’s own listing data. Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels lists 17.3″ L × 9.8″ W × 28.4″ H; HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid lists 26.4″ L × 13.5″ W × 27.6″ H; Laundry Hamper with Wheels lists 15″ L × 12″ W × 18″ H. By listed floor footprint, Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels is the smallest (1.18 sq ft) and HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid the largest (2.47 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
Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels,20 Gal (75L) Rolling Laundry Basket with lid…	17.3″L x 9.8″W x 28.4″H; material Metal, Oxford	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels, 42.26 Gallon (160 L) Wicker…	26.4″L x 13.5″W x 27.6″H; material Rattan	See details on Amazon Affiliate link
Laundry Hamper with Wheels, Plastic Laundry Basket, 18.5 Gallons	15″L x 12″W x 18″H; material Plastic	See details on Amazon Affiliate link

Three options at a glance

Pick	Listed dimensions	Floor footprint	Footprint rank
Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels	17.3″ L × 9.8″ W × 28.4″ H	169.54 sq in (1.18 sq ft)	Smallest
HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid	26.4″ L × 13.5″ W × 27.6″ H	356.4 sq in (2.47 sq ft)	Largest
Laundry Hamper with Wheels	15″ L × 12″ W × 18″ H	180 sq in (1.25 sq ft)	Middle

1. Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels,20 Gal (75L) Rolling Laundry Basket with lid and wheels Clothes Hamper Foldable Tall Dirty Clothes Basket Sturdy Collapsible Clothes Hamper for Dorm,Laundry Room — Smallest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 17.3″ L × 9.8″ W × 28.4″ H; material Metal, Oxford; color Beige.

The Vincona hamper is a slim rolling basket. The listing gives 17.3 in L x 9.8 in W x 28.4 in H, a 75-liter capacity and a material list of metal and Oxford fabric. The title adds a lid, a foldable and collapsible build, and a 20-gallon rating. The bullets describe four multi-directional wheels, two of them with brake locks, and point the shape at gaps such as a closet or the space between a washer and dryer. One bullet describes double-layered reinforced corners with padding meant to stop the frame rods from poking through the fabric. The listing does not state a weight capacity or an item weight, so confirm both on the current listing before you buy.

Pros

• Smallest listed footprint of the three, about 1.18 sq ft (17.3 in x 9.8 in)
• Four wheels, two with brake locks, according to the bullets
• Foldable build with reinforced corners described to keep frame rods from poking through

Cons

• Height is 28.4 in in the spec table but 26.8 in in the first bullet, so verify before measuring a shelf or counter
• No weight capacity or item weight is stated
• At 75 liters it holds less than half the 160 liters of the HYCHIKA, and no divider is mentioned

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a closet or washer-dryer gap where the 9.8 in width is the limit. Skip it if you want two sections for sorting or a stated load rating.

2. HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels, 42.26 Gallon (160 L) Wicker Laundry Basket with Removable Bags and Handles, 2 Sections Woven Clothes Basket for Bedroom, Bathroom (27.6″ 13.4″ 26.4″) — Largest listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 26.4″ L × 13.5″ W × 27.6″ H; material Rattan; color Brown.

HYCHIKA lists a woven hamper in synthetic rattan over a thickened iron wire frame. The spec table gives 26.4 in L x 13.5 in W x 27.6 in H, and the title and bullets give 160 liters (42.26 gallons). One bullet says it holds up to 132 pounds of clothes, linens and bedding. It has a lid, two sections meant for splitting light and dark clothes, and a removable liner with two side handles. The listing mentions 4 casters and says the frame folds when you are not using it. It is the largest of the three on the floor, about 2.47 sq ft, so it suits a room with space to spare rather than a narrow gap.

Pros

• Largest capacity listed at 160 liters, with a stated limit of 132 pounds
• Two sections plus a removable liner with 2 side handles for carrying
• Frame folds flat when not in use, and the lid hides the contents

Cons

• Largest footprint, about 2.47 sq ft, roughly 2.1 times the Vincona’s 1.18 sq ft
• At 13.5 in wide it will not fit a gap as tight as the Vincona’s 9.8 in
• The title lists 27.6 x 13.4 x 26.4 in while the spec table puts 26.4 on length and 27.6 on height, so confirm which side is which

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a bedroom or bathroom with floor to spare and a household that sorts by color. Skip it for a closet or a washer-dryer gap.

3. Laundry Hamper with Wheels, Plastic Laundry Basket, 18.5 Gallons — Middle listed footprint

Listed details: dimensions 15″ L × 12″ W × 18″ H; item weight 2.5 pounds; material Plastic; color White.

The funest hamper is white plastic, listed at 15 in L x 12 in W x 18 in H with an item weight of 2.5 pounds, the only one of the three with an item weight in the spec table. The bullets describe four 360-degree swivel wheels with lockable casters, a built-in divider for lights and darks, a perforated body for airflow, a flip-top lid and an exterior side pocket. Its capacity fields disagree: the title says 18.5 gallons, the spec table says 50 liters and a bullet says 70L. Since 18.5 gallons works out to about 70 liters at the 3.8 liters per gallon the HYCHIKA listing implies, the 50-liter figure looks like the outlier.

Pros

• Lowest of the three at 18 in tall, with a footprint of about 1.25 sq ft (15 in x 12 in)
• Built-in divider, flip-top lid and a perforated body for airflow
• Item weight of 2.5 pounds is stated

Cons

• Capacity appears three ways: 18.5 gallons in the title, 50 liters in the specs, 70L in a bullet
• The listing does not say it folds, unlike the Vincona and HYCHIKA
• No weight capacity is stated for the basket or the wheels

Who it is for / who should skip it: Pick it for a bedroom or bathroom corner where height matters and you want a sorter. Skip it if you need the narrowest possible gap fit or one confirmed capacity figure.

What to check before buying sterilite hamper wheels

Start with the brand question, because the keyword names Sterilite. None of the three listings here is a Sterilite product: the listed brands are Vincona, HYCHIKA and funest. If you want that brand specifically, search for it separately and apply the same checks below.

1. Gap width, not floor area. A rolling hamper usually goes into a fixed gap, so compare the narrowest side first. The Vincona lists 9.8 in, the funest 12 in and the HYCHIKA 13.5 in. Measure the gap and allow for the wheels turning. The footprints are about 1.18, 1.25 and 2.47 sq ft, so the HYCHIKA takes roughly twice the floor of the other two.

2. Capacity in one unit. The listings mix gallons and liters. The HYCHIKA pairs 42.26 gallons with 160 liters, about 3.8 liters per gallon, so use liters. By that measure the Vincona holds 75, the HYCHIKA 160, and the funest either 50 or 70 depending on which field is right. Per square foot of floor, the Vincona and HYCHIKA both land near 64 to 65 liters, while the funest is 56 at 70 liters or 40 at 50 liters.

3. Height against what sits above it. Vincona 28.4 in (or 26.8 in per its bullet), HYCHIKA 27.6 in, funest 18 in. The funest is 10.4 in lower than the Vincona, which matters under a shelf.

4. Wheels and locks. The Vincona lists two brake locks on four wheels, the funest says lockable casters, and the HYCHIKA mentions 4 casters. Locks matter more in a laundry room than a bedroom.

5. Sorting and carrying. The HYCHIKA has 2 sections and a removable liner, the funest a divider, the Vincona none stated.

6. Stated load. Only the HYCHIKA gives a figure, 132 pounds.

Decision rule: under about 10 in of gap, the Vincona is the only fit. If you sort and have the room, the HYCHIKA. If height is the constraint, the funest.

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.

• Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 36 − 9.8 = 26.2 inches spare; centred, 13.1 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid: 36 − 13.5 = 22.5 inches spare; centred, 11.25 inches on each side before trim, plugs or curtains.
• Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 36 − 12 = 24 inches spare; centred, 12 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:

• Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 36 + 17.3 = 53.3 inches of total path width.
• HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid: 36 + 26.4 = 62.4 inches of total path width.
• Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 36 + 15 = 51 inches of total path width.

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

• Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 17.3 × 9.8 = 169.54 sq in, or 1.18 sq ft.
• HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid: 26.4 × 13.5 = 356.4 sq in, or 2.47 sq ft.
• Laundry Hamper with Wheels: 15 × 12 = 180 sq in, or 1.25 sq ft.

Mistakes to avoid

• Assuming the brand. The keyword says Sterilite, but none of these three listings is a Sterilite product. Check the brand line before you assume a model’s quality or warranty.
• Trusting one capacity number. The funest shows 18.5 gallons, 50 liters and 70L in different places. Pick the figure you will rely on only after checking the current listing.
• Measuring width and forgetting height. The Vincona is listed at 28.4 in tall in the specs and 26.8 in in a bullet. The funest is 18 in. A shelf or window sill above the hamper decides which one works.
• Treating wheels as a load rating. Wheels and brake locks are described, but only the HYCHIKA states a weight limit, 132 pounds. For the other two, the listing is silent.

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Frequently asked questions

Are any of these Sterilite hampers?

No. The listed brands are Vincona, HYCHIKA and funest. If you specifically want a Sterilite hamper, search for that brand on Amazon and compare it on the same points used here: gap width, capacity in liters, wheel locks and whether a weight limit is stated.

Which of these has the smallest footprint?

The Vincona, at about 1.18 sq ft from 17.3 in x 9.8 in. The funest is next at about 1.25 sq ft (15 in x 12 in), and the HYCHIKA is largest at about 2.47 sq ft (26.4 in x 13.5 in). Width matters most for gaps: 9.8, 12 and 13.5 in.

How many gallons is 70 liters?

The HYCHIKA listing pairs 42.26 gallons with 160 liters, about 3.8 liters per gallon. At that rate 70 liters is roughly 18.5 gallons, which matches the funest title. Its spec table says 50 liters, so check which figure the current listing shows.

Do the wheels on these hampers lock?

The Vincona bullets say two of its four wheels have brake locks. The funest says lockable casters. The HYCHIKA bullet mentions 4 casters, but the text we have does not finish the detail on brakes, so check its current listing if locks matter.

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 Slim Laundry Hamper with Wheels,20 Gal (75L) Rolling Laundry Basket with lid and wheels Clothes Hamper Foldable Tall Dirty Clothes Basket Sturdy Collapsible Clothes Hamper for Dorm,Laundry Room
• Amazon listing for HYCHIKA Laundry Hamper with Lid and Wheels, 42.26 Gallon (160 L) Wicker Laundry Basket with Removable Bags and Handles, 2 Sections Woven Clothes Basket for Bedroom, Bathroom (27.6″ * 13.4″ * 26.4″)
• Amazon listing for Laundry Hamper with Wheels, Plastic Laundry Basket, 18.5 Gallons

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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