Size Guide

Size Guide

While the size requirements for storing personal belongings may vary depending on the items being stored and the renter’s organization skills, the guide below can be used as a starting point to help determine the appropriate storage size.

5'x5' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Similar in size to a hall closet
  • Holds approximately 54 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of a typical garden shed
  • Equivalent of one small van load

5'x10' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Similar in size to a walk-in closet
  • Holds approximately 120 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of one studio or one bedroom apartment
  • Equivalent of two small van loads

10'x10' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Holds the contents of two bedroom house/apartment
  • Holds approximately 215 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of a typical garage 
  • Similar in size to a small bedroom or condo

10'x15' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Similar in size to a large bedroom. Slightly smaller than a single car garage.
  • Holds approximately 360 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of a three bedroom house
  • Equivalent to one-to-two moving truck loads

10'x20' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Similar in size to a one car garage
  • Holds approximately 468 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of a three-to-four bedroom house, plus garage
  • Equivalent of one-to-two moving truck loads

10'x30' Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

  • Similar in size to a 1.5 car garage
  • Holds approximately 720 medium boxes/totes
  • The contents of a four bedroom house, plus garage
  • Equivalent to two-to-three moving truck loads

Parking Units

Free up garage space and protect your car, boat, or RV from the weather with our parking spaces and vehicle storage options. Many of these spots offer electrical hookups and safeguard your vehicle from sun, rain, and hail.

12’x20’ Small Parking Space
12’x30’ Medium Parking Space
12’x40’ Large Parking Space

Select Your Item Sizes

Put together a list of items that can fit in boxes and what size boxes. Don’t forget to include items that cannot fit in boxes

Categorize Your Items

Make a quick list of items you plan to store, including furniture, appliances, and any awkwardly-shaped items that will not be packed in boxes

Categorize Your Item Quantities

Determine how many boxes of different sizes you’ll be using. Make a list of all the pieces of furniture and other items you need to store in your unit

Estimate What Size Unit You Need

Now that you have compiled a list of how many boxes and items you need to store in your unit, use our Size Guide Breakdown below that gives tips and suggestions on what size unit you may need

Storage Types

Mount Storage is your one-stop self storage solution in Texas. Whether short-term or long-term, personal or business, we’ve got you.

Personal Storage

Commercial Storage

Parking Storage

Climate Storage