Storage Unit 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.
Storage size calculator
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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 the size breakdown below for tips on what size unit you may need.
Storage unit sizes, compared
Estimates based on common storage needs. Most units are about 8 feet tall.
5’x5′
- 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′
- 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′
- Holds a 2-bedroom house or apartment
- Holds approximately 215 medium boxes/totes
- The contents of a typical garage
- Similar in size to a small bedroom or condo
10’x15′
- 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′
- 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′
- 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
20’x20′
- Similar in size to a two-to-three car garage
- Holds approximately 936 medium boxes/totes
- The contents of a four-to-five bedroom house, plus two car garage
- Equivalent of two-to-four moving truck loads
Parking spaces
Free up garage space and protect your car, boat, or RV with our parking spaces and vehicle storage options. Some spaces offer electrical hookups.
- Small: 12’x20′
- Medium: 12’x30′
- Large: 12’x40′
Storage Types
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