Which Storage Unit Do You Need?

If you're wondering which storage unit size is the best match for your needs, this handy storage unit guide will explain the storage capacities for different unit sizes as well as what they can typically store. By the end of this blog you will have a much better idea of the right storage unit size for your needs.

A 5'x5' storage unit approximates the size of a hall closet and is ideal for storing a few boxes or small items. This might include around 54 medium-sized boxes or totes; the contents of a typical garden shed; or one equivalent small van load. Examples of this unit's use are seasonal items, holiday decorations or small furniture pieces.

Example of what can fit in your 5'x5' storage unit.

A 5'x10' storage unit that is about the size of a walk-in closet works well for larger items, and it can hold approximately 120 medium boxes or totes; the contents of one studio or one-bedroom apartment; or two equivalent small vans. This size is suitable if you want to store furniture, bikes or the contents of a small apartment.

Example of what can fit in your 5'x10' storage unit.

For much more space, a 5'x15' unit is about the size of a large closet and can hold about 180 medium boxes or totes and the contents of one-bedroom apartment. Examples of this unit's use could include the need to store larger furniture items and more boxes.

Example of what can fit in your 5'x15' storage unit.

A 10'x10' storage unit is about the size of a small bedroom or condo and can hold roughly the contents of a two-bedroom house or apartment; about 215 medium boxes or totes; or the contents of a typical garage. Examples of this size unit's usage are: moving between home to home and having to store lots of items; or needing storage space for larger items and more household goods.

Example of what can fit in your 10'x10' storage unit.

A 10'x15' storage unit is about the size of a large bedroom and slightly smaller than a single car garage and can hold about 360 medium boxes and totes; the contents of a three-bedroom house; or one to two equivalent moving truckloads. This size would be suitable to store more rooms' full worth of furniture and boxes.

Example of what can fit in your 10'x15' storage unit.

A 10'x20' storage unit is the size of a one-car garage and can hold approximately 468 medium boxes and totes; the contents of a three to four bedroom house; or one to two equivalent moving truckloads. Ideal to use while storing the contents of a larger home and bulkier items like appliances and larger furniture too.

Example of what can fit in your 10'x20' storage unit.

Similar in size to a one-car garage, a 10'x25' unit can store about 600 medium boxes and totes; the contents of a four-bedroom house; or two to three equivalent moving truckloads. This size would be ideal to use if you have an entire household-full of items or more to store, and you want it all in one place -- whether that is for a long or short term.

Example of what can fit in your 10'x25' storage unit.

A 10'x30' unit is the size of a 1.5 car garage with maximum capacity to store about 720 medium boxes and pieces of furniture; the contents of a four-bedroom house plus a garage; or two to three equivalent moving truckloads. This would be ideal to use for people with a large amount of storage needs or a large home with lots of items to store -- or both!

Example of what can fit in your 10'x30' storage unit.

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