Our manager has expertise when it comes to finding the right unit size for your assortment of items. They know what works and what doesn’t and they can often offer self storage tips that may help you fit into a smaller and more economical self storage unit, so if your undecided, give us a CALL. We have some Storage Tips to help prepare your belongings, which will make using self storage easier.
When choosing the best self storage unit size there are several factors to consider. If you plan on placing items in storage and not accessing them until you’re ready to move out, then you can pack things more tightly. However, if you intend to visit your storage unit often and need access to boxes, it may be best to leave an aisle and not stack boxes too high. The kind of items you are storing will help determine the size storage unit you need. The guidelines below will aid in your selection of the appropriate size.
Unit Size | Square Footage | Unit Details |
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5x5 | 25 SF | This storage unit is the size of a half-bath or closet. It can typically hold a chest of drawers, several boxes and other small items. It may also hold several chairs and small boxes. This size unit is suitable for office and personal records and/ or work tools. A 5x5 storage unit will also hold 30 standard file boxes on shelves with an access aisle, or 36 standard file boxes without shelving or an aisle. |
5x10 | 50 SF | This storage unit will hold some furniture such as a couch, chair, chest or dresser, mattress plus boxes or small items. It is comparable to a walk-in closet. This size storage unit is appropriate for outdoor furniture, one or more bicycles and/ or a motorcycle, garden tools and small items. When used to store paperwork, the 5x10 will hold 48 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 84 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
5x15 | 75 SF | This storage unit can hold the furnishings of a one-bedroom apartment, without appliances, plus some small items. It is about the size of a large walk-in closet or pantry. It is narrow and long, so it is appropriate for a mattress and box spring, fold up tables and other furniture plus boxes and other items. This size unit can hold 66 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 132 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
10x10 | 100 SF | This unit is the size of an average bedroom. This space will hold the furnishings of a one-bedroom apartment, including appliances, and several small items such as bags or boxes. It is about half the size of a standard one car garage. A 10x10 unit can hold 108 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 168 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
10x15 | 150 SF | This storage unit comparable to a large bedroom or small garage. It is capable of holding the furnishings of a two-bedroom apartment or house plus some boxes. A 10x15 unit can hold 156 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 294 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
10x20 | 200 SF | This size is comparable to a one car garage or average living room. This space will hold the furnishings of a two-bedroom house with appliances, plus miscellaneous items. This size storage unit is appropriate for storing vehicles and a few other items. The 10x20 unit is equipped to house 204 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 378 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
10x25 | 250 SF | The size is comparable to a large one car garage. It is appropriate for storing a two-bedroom home with appliances plus boxes, bags and other items. The 10x25 is also suitable for storing a car, truck or small boat. This unit is capable of storing 252 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 504 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
20x25 | 500 SF | The size is comparable to a two-car garage. It can store a five to six-bedroom house, major appliances, furniture, boxes and miscellaneous items or two compact or mid-size cars. This unit is capable of storing 500 standard file boxes on shelves with access aisles, or 1000 standard file boxes without shelving or aisles. |
RV/Boat | This is an outdoor storage space for parking and RV or boat. |