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June 19, 2018
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Storage Unit Sizes: How to Choose the Right Size Storage Unit

Deciding which size storage unit to rent can be tricky, especially if you’ve never used one before. This quick guide will review the main sizes available, and hopefully make your decision easier.

8 Main Storage Unit Sizes

Smaller Storage Units

  • 5×5 (25 Sq. Ft.)
  • 5×10 (50 Sq. Ft.)
  • 5×15 (75 Sq. Ft.)

Larger Storage Units

  • 10×10 (100 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×15 (150 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×25 (250 Sq. Ft.)
  • 10×30 (300 Sq. Ft.)

Note: The majority of self-storage units are eight feet high.

How Much Stuff Does Each Size Storage Unit Hold?

Smaller units are typically chosen for smaller homes, apartments, student, and office storage needs. Smaller units are also a great solution when only one room of the house needs to be stored (eg. during a renovation project).

5×5 Storage Unit

5x5 storage unit

Often a recommended size for when “a closet-sized space” is needed. Can accommodate small furniture pieces, stacked boxes, a washing machine, and other small items.

5×10 Storage Unit

5x10 storage unit

Usually able to hold the contents of a small one bedroom apartment: bed, some furniture (such as sofa, chair and end tables), lawn equipment and/or seasonal decorations. This size can also hold boxes of moderate bulk.

5×15 Storage Unit

5x15 storage unit

Room to hold larger items such as washer and dryer set and other things from a small home or apartment. Couch, desk, such fit well in this size.

10×10 Storage Unit

10x10 storage unit

It can hold up to a two bedroom small home or apartment. This size lends itself well to refrigerators couches, media centers, and even patio furniture.

10×15 Storage Unit

10x15 storage unit

Plenty of room for a two bedroom apartment or home. This size can accommodate various appliances bedroom suits or living room suits and such. Kitchen sets are also able to fit well in here.

10×20 Storage Unit

10x20 storage unit

Plenty of room for a two bedroom home with mattresses and all the table sets and other appliances that one might have to store.  Of course there is still ample space for your boxes. This size unit also has enough space for vehicles such as cars, trucks, and smaller sized boats and campers.

10×25 Storage Unit

10x25 storage unit

Space for storing just about anything that could be contained in a large home or apartment; including shelving and garage items. Appliances also find the wiggle room they need. This size unit also has enough space for vehicles such as cars, trucks, and medium sized boats and campers.

10×30 Storage Unit

10x30 storage unit

Perfect for larger homes and all the extras that can be included. Couches, bedroom and other suits and appliances will be right at home while still maintaining space for your boxed goods. This size unit also has enough space for vehicles such as cars, trucks, and larger sized boats and campers.

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Written by Simply Self Storage staff. With over 20 combined years in the storage industry, our staff are experts on organization, storage and decluttering tips for your home. We are here to help you Simplify Your Life and Maximize Your Space.

Comments

  1. Tyler Johnson says

    May 21, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    That’s good to know that you can get a small unit that will fit a few things in it. I am thinking about moving and I would want to make sure that I could have all the stuff that won’t fit in the house put into storage. I only have a few boxes that won’t fit though, so I’ll have to think about getting one of those small 5×5 ones.

  2. Freya Shaw says

    July 16, 2019 at 1:30 am

    Thank you. The important factor when searching for a storage unit is finding the exact unit size you need. There’s a wide variety of storage unit sizes at most facilities, ranging from the size of a closet all the way to the size of an extended garage.

  3. Greta James says

    December 10, 2019 at 5:37 pm

    Wow, thank you for informing me that a 10×30 unit is large enough to fit boats or trailers! Over the weekend, my godfather was telling me that he is planning on going to live with his daughter for about a year to help take care of her kids while she goes back to college. He is not quite sure what to do with all of his stuff while he is gone. I will have to help him look for storage units in our area!

  4. Victoria Johnson says

    April 19, 2021 at 10:42 am

    I have a dining room set — China cabinet, table and buffet. How do I figure out which size unit to chose?

  5. Adriana Pinto says

    May 3, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Hi,
    I am looking at the 10×10 elevator climate storage unit, and i would like to know how big is the elevator. Will it fit a king size bed?

    Regards

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