The Affordable Storage Storage Unit Size Guide

Don’t leave your storage unit choice to guesswork. Use our self storage unit sizing guide to find the perfect fit before you rent.

5x5 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

25 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a hall closet
Holds approximately 54 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a typical garden shed
Equivalent of one small van load

5x10 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

50 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a walk-in closet
Holds approximately 120 medium boxes/totes
The contents of one studio or one bedroom apartment
Equivalent of two small van loads

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10x10 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

100 sq. ft.
Holds the contents of two bedroom house/apartment
Holds approximately 215 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a typical garage
Similar in size to a small bedroom or condo

10x15 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

150 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a large bedroom. Slightly smaller than a single car garage.
Holds approximately 350 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a three bedroom house
Equivalent to one-to-two moving truck loads

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10x20 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

200 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a one car garage
Holds approximately 468 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a three-to-four bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent of one-to-two moving truck loads

10x30 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

300 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a 1.5 car garage
Holds approximately 720 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a four bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent of two-to-three moving truck loads

20x20 Storage Unit

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

400 sq. ft.
Similar in size to a 2 car garage
Holds over 1,000 medium boxes/totes
Like adding an extension onto a four bedroom home
Equivalent of four large moving truck loads

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Medium Canopy Parking Spaces

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

12.5x25 - 12.5x35
312 sq. ft. - 437 sq. ft.
Will accommodate a small boat or trailer
Is similar to a single car garage

Large Canopy Parking Spaces

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

12.5x40 - 20x50
500 sq. ft. - 1,000 sq. ft.
Will accommodate a large flatbed truck or construction truck
Is similar to a truckstop parking space

fully enclosed storage spaces designed for vehicles, RVs, and boats

Small Enclosed Vehicle Storage Units

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

Unit Sizes 14x30 to 14x50
420 sq. ft. - 700 sq. ft.
Will accommodate multiple motorcycles, a Class B motorhome, or a boat on a trailer

Medium Enclosed Vehicle Storage Units

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

Unit Sizes 18x45 to 19x50
810 sq. ft. - 950 sq. ft.
Will accommodate 2 cars, a large boat on a trailer, or a Class C motorhome

Large Enclosed Vehicle Storage Units

This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.

Unit Sizes 20x50 - 25x65
1,000 sq. ft. - 1,625 sq. ft.
Will accommodate 3-4 cars, a small yacht on a trailer, or a Class A motorhome

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