Self-Storage Units Size Guide

Use this simple storage unit size guide to help you visualize and choose the size you need.

Small Storage Units

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 5' Storage Unit

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, kitchen ware, a bicycle, picture frames, items in labeled boxes, or yard equipment.

5' x 10' Storage Unit

Medium Storage Units

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.

5' x 15' Storage Unit

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 10' Storage Unit

Large Storage Units

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 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 15' Storage Unit

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 a items 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 mid size collectable car and large tool boxes.

10' x 20' Storage Unit

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 25' Storage Unit

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.

10' x 30' Storage Unit

Vehicle Storage Units

5' x 10'
Enclosed

Fully Enclosed Unit This 5 x 10 fully enclosed storage unit is ideal for a cruiser or touring motorcycle or two sports bikes. This unit will keep your motorcycle away from the elements and secured as in a regular car garage. These units are normally drive-up storage units and not part of a building.

5' x 10' Motorcycle Enclosed Storage

10' x 10'
Enclosed

Fully Enclosed Unit This 10 x 10 fully enclosed storage unit is suitable for a jetski with trailer, an ATV or even a smart car. Enclosed units keep your vehicle or water craft out of the elements and ready for your next outing.

10' x 10' Jetski Enclosed Storage

10' x 15'
Parking

SMALL VEHICLE PARKING Up to 20’ parking space will fit most cars and vans, usually located outdoors so you better make sure you use a vehicle cover to protect it from the weather if the car is not going to be moved for long periods of time.

10' x 15' Small Vehicle Storage

10' x 20'
Parking

LARGE VEHICLE PARKING Up to 50’ parking space will fit most oversize vehicles, this large vehicle parking space is usually located outdoors so you don’t have to worry about if the space is too narrow or not tall enough. If you can, make sure you use a vehicle cover to protect it from the weather.

10 x 20 Large Vehicle Storage

RV
Parking
Small

SMALL RV PARKING A small RV parking space is usually located outdoors. Make sure you use a vehicle cover to protect it from the weather. Contact the storage facility for dimensions of the space to make sure it is large enough for your size of RV.

Small RV Storage

RV
Parking
Large

LARGE RV PARKING A large RV parking space is usually located outdoors. Make sure you use a vehicle cover to protect it from the weather. Contact the storage facility for dimensions of the space to make sure it is large enough for your size of RV.

Large RV Storage

Boat
Storage

SMALL BOAT PARKING A small boat parking space is usually 20” to 30’ long, in this space you can store a small watercraft on a trailer. These parking spaces are usually outdoors and the use of a protectant cover is recommended. Contact the storage facility for dimensions of the space to make sure it is large enough for your size of boat and trailer.

Boat Storage
Extra Space Storage

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