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 10 storage unit
100 square feet, roughly the size of a standard bedroom. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
8 x 12.5 storage unit
The same 100 square feet as a 10 x 10, in a narrower and deeper shape that suits longer items. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
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 10 x 10 (100 square feet). 100 square feet, roughly the size of a standard bedroom. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). 100 square feet, roughly the size of a standard bedroom. It fits the contents of two full bedrooms, including several small to medium-sized boxes, and items such as mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks.
Which shape should I choose, 10 x 10 or 8 x 12.5?
They are the same 100 square feet. Choose the 8 x 12.5 for longer items that may not fit as comfortably in a square 10 x 10. Choose the 10 x 10 if you want a walkway down the middle with shelves on both sides.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (616) 552-9908. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.