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.
10 x 40 side by side storage unit
400 square feet of storage, 10 feet by 40 feet.
5 x 5 interior storage unit
25 square feet of storage, 5 feet by 5 feet.
5 x 10 interior swing door storage unit
50 square feet of storage, 5 feet by 10 feet.
5 x 10 interior storage unit
50 square feet of storage, 5 feet by 10 feet.
7.5 x 10 interior swing door storage unit
75 square feet of storage, 7.5 feet by 10 feet.
10 x 10 interior swing combined storage unit
100 square feet of storage, 10 feet by 10 feet.
10 x 15 interior storage unit
150 square feet of storage, 10 feet by 15 feet.
15 x 15 interior storage unit
225 square feet of storage, 15 feet by 15 feet.
8 x 20 parking parking space
An outdoor parking space, 8 feet by 20 feet.
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 square feet of storage, 5 feet by 10 feet.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). 100 square feet of storage, 10 feet by 10 feet.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 (200 square feet). 200 square feet of storage, 10 feet by 20 feet.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (309) 550-9703. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.