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What Size Do I Need?

 

The following list can be used to help you determine what size storage space you need for your belongings.

Unit Size Compare To What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?
5 x 5
25 sq. ft.

Hall closet or half bathroom

Small furniture; a chest of drawers, several boxes and small items. Should hold contents of a 4x8 trailer
5 x 10
50 sq. ft.
Walk-in closet A couch, chair, chest of drawers, mattress set, boxes and small items. Should hold contents of a pick-up truck or cargo van

7.5 x 10
75 sq. ft.
Large Walk-in closet Furnishings from a one bedroom apartment, washer and dryer, plus boxes and small items. Should hold contents of a 10ft, moving van

10 x 10
100 sq. ft.
Average size bedroom Standard furnishings from a one bedroom apartment with a refrigerator or washer and dryer, plus boxes and small items. Should hold contents of a 15ft, moving van

10 x 15
150 sq. ft.
Large bedroom Furnishings from a two bedroom apartment or small house without major appliances, plus boxes and small items. Should hold contents of a 20ft, moving van

10 x 20
200 sq. ft.
Small one car garage Furnishings from a two or three bedroom apartment/home with appliances, many boxes and extras or hold a car or truck. Should hold contents of a 24ft, moving van

10 x 25
250 sq. ft.
Narrow long one car garage Furnishings from a three or four bedroom apartment/house with major appliances or can hold a car or truck. Should hold contents of a 26ft, moving van

10 x 30
300 sq. ft.
Extra long one car garage Furnishings from a four or five bedroom house with major appliances or can hold a car, small truck or boat. Should hold the contents of a 40 ft. moving van

10 x 35
350 sq. ft

Double deep garage
Should hold a 4-5 bedroom house with appliances, and large furniture, including patio furniture, garage extras or vehicle or boat.

12 x 12
144 sq.ft.
Standard storage shed. Typically stores furnishings from a two or three bedroom apartment including washer and dryer, refrigerator, mattress sets, furniture, patio items and a large number of boxes. Good size for small ATVs, motorcycles and other small equipment.

12 x 15
180 sq.ft.

Standard one car garage

Furnishings from a two or three bedroom apartment/home with appliances, many boxes and extras or hold a car or truck. Should hold contents of a 24ft, moving van

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