Storage Unit Size Estimator
We often hear the question: "What size storage unit do I need?" Well, we offer a wide variety of storage unit sizes to fit every storage need. Use this guide to help you get an idea of the best unit size for your needs:
Unit Size |
Square Feet |
Comments |
2X4 |
8 |
This space is a locker designed for small lightweight items. |
5X5 |
10 |
This space is about the size of a small walk-in closet, or the size of a 4’X8’ trailer. It will hold small furniture such as a chest of drawers or several chairs plus boxes and miscellaneous small items. This unit would be perfect for your office or personal records and/or work tools and equipment. It will hold roughly 1 ½ rooms. |
5X10 |
50 |
This space is about the size of a large walk in closet. It is about 400 cubic feet or holds about 2800 lbs. It will hold some furniture, for example, a couch and chair, chest of drawers or dresser, box spring and mattress set, plus small items and boxes. It is also great for outdoor furniture, lawn mowers, garden tools, bicycles and/or motorcycles. It will hold about 2-3 rooms. |
5X15 |
75 |
This space will hold furniture from a small one-bedroom apartment without appliances, small boxes and small items. It is about 600 cu ft. |
10X10 |
100 |
This space is about 1/2 the size of a standard one-car garage. It is about 800 cu ft or holds about 5600 lbs. It will hold furniture from a small one-bedroom apartment without appliances. (Such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators) It will hold about 3-5 rooms of furniture. |
10X15 |
150 |
This space is almost the size of a standard one-car garage. It is about 1200 cu ft or holds about 8400 lbs. It will hold furniture from a two or three bedroom house with appliances, miscellaneous items and cartons. It is about the size of a 22’ moving van. It will hold about 4-6 rooms of furniture. |
10X20 |
200 |
This space is the size of a one-car garage. It is about 1600 cu ft or holds about 11,000 lbs. It will hold furniture from a large two or three bedroom house with appliances miscellaneous items and cartons. It is about the size of a 24’ moving van and holds about 6-7 rooms of furniture. |
10X30 |
300 |
This will hold furniture from a three-bedroom house with miscellaneous items and cartons. It will hold the contents of a 40-ft moving van. It can also be used to store boats with some furniture and cartons. It is about 2,400 cu ft and holds about 16,500 lbs. It holds about ten rooms of furniture. |