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.
Comparison: Walk-in Hall Closet
5 x 5……………..25 sq. ft. 5 x 8……………..40 sq. ft.
5 x 6……………..30 sq. ft. 6 x 6…………….36 sq. ft.
5 x 7……………..35 sq. ft. 7 x 5…………….35 sq. ft.
Contents of a Walk-in Closet: small furniture, file cabinet, garden tools, toys, clothes and up to 10-15 boxes.
Comparison: Large Walk-in Closet/Small Bedroom
5 x 10……………..50 sq. ft. 10 x 5…………………….50 sq. ft.
6 x 10……………..60 sq. ft. 10 x 6…………………….60 sq. ft.
8 x 10……………..80 sq. ft. 10 x 7…………………….70 sq. ft.
Contents of a Large Walk-in Closet: full size mattress set, small furniture, end tables, file cabinet, garden tools, bikes and up to 10-20 boxes.
Comparison: Mid to Large Size Bedroom
7 x 20………………140 sq. ft. 10 x 15……………….150 sq. ft.
10 x 10…………….100 sq. ft. 12 x 10……………….120 sq. ft.
10 x 12…………….120 sq. ft. 12 x 15……………….180 sq. ft.
10 x 13…………….130 sq. ft.
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.
Portable Units – Wood Floors, Weight Restriction of 2000 lbs.
No Vehicles or Heavy Equipment.
Comparison:
05 x 10…… 50 sq. ft. Comparison: Large Walk-In Closet/Small Bedroom
10 x 10…….100 sq. ft. Comparison: Large Walk-In Closet/Small Bedroom
10 x 20…….120 sq. ft. Comparison: Mid to Large Size Bedroom
Comparison: Single Car Garage/4-5 Bedroom House
10 x 20……………………..200 sq ft.
10 x 25……………………..250 sq. ft.
12 x 20……………………..240 sq. ft.
Contents of a 4-5- Bedroom House: stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer, furniture, end tables, garden tools, bikes, king size mattress set, bbq grill, couch, love seat, toolboxes, toys, dresser, TV and up to 45-50 boxes.
12 x 30……………….360 sq. ft. – 2 Doors for Boat or RV
15 x 45……………….675 Sq Ft. – For Motor Coaches or Boats
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 up to 50-60 boxes. Or you can store a car or a boat, or other vehicles and up to 40-50 boxes.