Self-Storage Units Size Guide
Use this simple storage unit size guide to help you visualize and choose the size you need.
5′ x 5′
Large Closet 25 square feet
– A 5 x 5 self storage unit is the size of a large closet. Here you can store small furniture like chairs, night stands, coffee tables, and small bookcases, as well as small mattress set. You can also store a couple of small appliances like a washer/dryer combo, microwaves, and dishwashers. This small storage unit is perfect for small items stored in labeled boxes and seasonal items.
5′ x 10′
One Room 50 square feet
– A 5 x 10 self storage unit is the size of a large walk-in closet. Here you can store the items of a small 1 bedroom apartment, studio, or small office. A small bedroom set, a dresser, chairs, file cabinets, or a small couch. In this small storage unit you will also be able to fit in small items like lamps, coffee tables, kitchenware, a bicycle, picture frames, items in labeled boxes, or yard equipment.
5′ x 15′
Two Rooms 75 square feet
– A 5 x 15 self storage unit is long and narrow. Here you can store up to two rooms or the items from a 1 bedroom apartment or office. Narrow items like mattress sets, dressers, bookcases, and file cabinets are perfect for this size of space. This medium storage unit will also hold garage items like ladders, bicycles, yard equipment and/or labeled boxes also fit well. Try to keep a small space clear on one side of the unit for easy access to items in the back.
10′ x 10′
Three Rooms 100 square feet
– A 10 x 10 self storage unit is the size of a small bedroom. Here you can store up to three room or the items of a 1-2 bedroom apartment, such as 2 bedroom sets, a couple of large appliances, a dining room table and chairs staked up. A small couch and coffee table will also fit, as well as few labeled boxes with small items. This medium storage unit will also hold office items like desks, file cabinets, bookcases, computer boxes, fax machines, and office supplies are perfect for this size of space.
10′ x 15′
Four Rooms 150 square feet
– A 10 x 15 self storage unit is the size of a regular sized bedroom. Here you can store up to four rooms or the items of a 2 bedroom house or a large office like bedroom sets, large appliances, living room and dining room furniture, computer desks, unused electronics, yard equipment, tools and work equipment, and labeled boxes with smaller items. You can also use this large storage unit to store small vehicles like small cars, golf carts, motorcycles, ATVs, small boats, etc.
10′ x 20′
Five Rooms 200 square feet
-A 10 x 20 self storage unit is the size of a standard one car garage. Here you can store up to five rooms or the items of a 2-3 bedroom house as well as an item from a large office. Bedroom sets, living room and dining room furniture, large kitchen and laundry appliances, labeled boxes. You can also use this large storage unit to store large items like a midsize collectable car and large tool boxes.
10′ x 25′
Six Rooms 250 square feet
– A 10 x 25 self storage unit is the size of a large one car garage. Here you can store up to six rooms or the items of a 3 bedroom house like bedroom sets, large furniture, large appliances, patio furniture, carefully packed home decor, labeled boxes of smaller items, lawn care equipment, seasonal items, etc. This large storage unit can also hold a large collectable vehicle with plenty of space to store smaller items behind it or in front.
10′ x 30′
Seven Rooms 300 square feet
– A 10 x 30 self storage unit is the size of a two car garage. Here you can store up to seven rooms or the items of a 4 bedroom house, large office space of multiple rooms, 2 mid-size vehicles, large machinery, plus all the items mentioned previously for smaller unit sizes. When you are storing in this large storage unit, make sure to leave a clear path in the middle or side for easy access to items in the back of the unit.
