Sizing up your Self Storage Needs
Trying to figure out what size storage you require? The information below can be helpful as a quick reference guide to get you started on estimating a basic size storage, needed to meet your needs.
What Fits into:
5’ x 7’ – 35 sq. ft.
6′ x 6′ – 36 sq. ft.
5′ x 8′ – 40 sq. ft.
Comparison: Walk-in Hall Closet – Full size Mattress set, small furniture, end tables, file cabinet, garden tools, bikes and up to 10-20 boxes.
5’ x 10’ – 40 sq. ft.
6′ x 10′ – 50 sq. ft.
6′ x 12′ – 80 sq. ft.
Comparison: Large Walk-in Closet/Small Bedroom – Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, full size mattress set, small furniture, end tables, TV, file cabinet, garden tools, bikes and up to 10-30 boxes.
10’ x 12’ – 120 sq. ft.
12′ x 12′ – 144 sq. ft.
Comparison: Mid to Large Size Bedroom – Contents of a 1–3-bedroom apartment, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, furniture, end tables, garden tools, bikes, queen mattress set and up to 35-45 boxes.
10’ x 20’ -220 sq. ft.
Comparison: 1 Car Garage – Contents of a 4-5-bedroom house, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, furniture, end tables, garden tools, bikes, king size mattress set, bbq, couch, love seat, toolboxes, toys, dresser, TV and up to 45-50 boxes.
12’ x 24’ – 288 sq. ft.
Comparison: 2 Car Garage – Contents of a 5–7-bedroom house, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, furniture, end tables, garden tools, bikes, king size mattress set, bbq grill, couch, love seat, toolboxes, toys, dresser, and many boxes.
Or you can store a car or a boat, or other vehicles and up to 50-60 boxes.
