Storage Unit Size Guide
Not sure what size storage unit you need? Use this comprehensive guide to find the perfect fit for your belongings.
Small Units
Small walk-in closet
Seasonal items, sports equipment, small boxes
- Perfect for storing seasonal decorations
- Sports equipment like skis, bikes, or golf clubs
- 10-15 boxes
- Small furniture pieces
- Ideal for students during summer break
Walk-in closet or small bedroom
Studio apartment contents, small office
- Entire studio apartment contents
- Small furniture set (couch, chair, small table)
- 20-30 boxes
- Appliances like washer/dryer
- Business inventory or files
Large walk-in closet
One bedroom apartment, office equipment
- One bedroom apartment furniture
- Mattress sets, dresser, nightstands
- 30-40 boxes
- Small to medium appliances
- Office furniture and equipment
Medium Units
Half of a standard garage
One bedroom apartment, small home office
- Complete one bedroom apartment
- Living room and bedroom furniture
- Refrigerator and washer/dryer
- 40-50 boxes
- Small patio furniture set
Large bedroom or standard garage
Two bedroom apartment or small house
- Two bedroom apartment contents
- Multiple furniture sets
- Large appliances (fridge, washer, dryer)
- 50-70 boxes
- Patio furniture
- Small vehicle or motorcycle
Standard one-car garage
Three bedroom house, car storage
- Three bedroom house contents
- Multiple rooms of furniture
- All major appliances
- 70-90 boxes
- Car, boat, or motorcycle
- Workshop tools and equipment
Large Units
Large one-car garage
Four bedroom house, vehicle storage
- Four bedroom house contents
- All furniture from multiple rooms
- Large items like piano or pool table
- 90-120 boxes
- Car plus additional items
- Business inventory
One and a half car garage
Large house or commercial use
- Five bedroom house contents
- Large furniture collections
- Multiple vehicles or boat
- 120-150 boxes
- Commercial inventory
- Construction equipment
Tips for Choosing the Right Size
Follow these expert tips to make the most of your storage space
Measure Your Items
Before choosing a unit, measure your largest items and add up the total cubic feet you need to store.
Think Vertical
Storage units have 8-10 foot ceilings. Use shelving to maximize vertical space and fit more items.
Leave Access Paths
Plan to leave a small walkway to access items at the back of your unit. Factor this into your size choice.
When in Doubt, Go Bigger
It's better to have extra space than to cram items in. Overpacking can damage your belongings.
Consider Future Needs
If you might add more items later, choose a slightly larger unit to avoid having to upgrade.
Use Moving Boxes
Standard moving boxes stack efficiently and help you estimate space needs (1 box = about 2 cubic feet).
Quick Space Calculator
Here's a quick rule of thumb for estimating space needs