Storage Unit Size Guide
What fits in each size of storage unit we rent.
The most common mistake is renting a unit that is too small. Make a list of the large items first, such as beds, couches and appliances, and then count boxes. If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually saves you a second trip. The drawings below show each unit loaded, with a six-foot person at the door.
5 x 10 storage unit
50 sq ft of space, similar in size to a large walk-in closet. Fits several small to medium-sized boxes, along with items such as a twin or full mattress set, dresser, small desk, bookshelf, seasonal decorations, or sports equipment.
10 x 10 storage unit
100 sq ft of space, similar in size to an average bedroom. Fits the contents of a one- to two-bedroom apartment, including multiple medium and large boxes, mattress sets, sofas, dining tables, dressers, chests of drawers, bookcases, appliances, and office furniture.
5 x 20 storage unit
100 sq ft of space with extended depth, well suited to the contents of a one-bedroom apartment or small office. Fits numerous small to medium-sized boxes, along with larger items such as a mattress set, sofa, dining table, dressers, chests of drawers, bookshelves, appliances, and business supplies.
10 x 20 storage unit
200 sq ft of space, comparable to a one-car garage. Fits the contents of a three- to four-bedroom home, including numerous small to extra-large boxes, multiple mattress sets, sofas and sectionals, dining room sets, dressers, chests of drawers, bookcases, major appliances, patio furniture, lawn equipment, and business inventory.
12 x 26 storage unit
312 sq ft of space, providing ample room for large residential or commercial storage needs. Fits the contents of a four- to five-bedroom home, including a substantial number of small to extra-large boxes, multiple bedroom sets, sectionals, full dining and living room furniture, major appliances, patio furniture, lawn equipment, and business inventory.
How to get more into your unit
- Take beds and tables apart and stand mattresses and couches on end.
- Use boxes of the same size so they stack well, with the heavy ones on the bottom.
- Fill dresser drawers and appliances with small items.
- Leave a walkway down the middle so you can reach the back.
- Put the things you will need first near the door.
There are more ideas on our storage tips page.
Questions about sizes
What size storage unit do I need for a bedroom's worth of furniture?
The 5 x 10 (50 square feet). 50 sq ft of space, similar in size to a large walk-in closet. Fits several small to medium-sized boxes, along with items such as a twin or full mattress set, dresser, small desk, bookshelf, seasonal decorations, or sports equipment.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). 100 sq ft of space, similar in size to an average bedroom. Fits the contents of a one- to two-bedroom apartment, including multiple medium and large boxes, mattress sets, sofas, dining tables, dressers, chests of drawers, bookcases, appliances, and office furniture.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 (200 square feet). 200 sq ft of space, comparable to a one-car garage. Fits the contents of a three- to four-bedroom home, including numerous small to extra-large boxes, multiple mattress sets, sofas and sectionals, dining room sets, dressers, chests of drawers, bookcases, major appliances, patio furniture, lawn equipment, and business inventory.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (812) 420-5462. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.