STORAGE UNIT SIZE GUIDE
Not sure which unit size you need? Use this guide to find the right fit.
When in doubt, go one size up — it's much easier to have a little extra room
than to make multiple trips because you ran out of space.
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5 × 5 UNIT — 25 Square Feet
About the size of a large closet.
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What fits:
• Seasonal clothing and holiday décor
• Boxes and file storage
• Small appliances
• Sporting equipment and camping gear
Best for:
• Short-term overflow storage
• Document and file archiving
• Dorm room items between semesters
• Seasonal gear swap-outs
Packing tip: Stack items floor to ceiling — a 5×5 holds more than it looks.
Perfect if you just need to clear out a closet or spare room.
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5 × 10 UNIT — 50 Square Feet
About the size of a walk-in closet.
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What fits:
• Full mattress and bed frame
• Small sofa or loveseat
• Dresser and nightstand
• 10–15 medium boxes
• Bicycle or small appliances
Best for:
• Studio apartment move
• Single bedroom contents
• Short-term between-home storage
• Apartment renovation overflow
Packing tip: Stand the mattress on its side to free up floor space for boxes.
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10 × 10 UNIT — 100 Square Feet
About the size of a standard bedroom.
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What fits:
• Queen bed and frame
• Couch and dining table
• Washer and dryer
• Office desk and chair
• 10–20 medium boxes
Best for:
• 1–2 bedroom apartment contents
• Home office furniture and equipment
• Small business inventory
• Contractor equipment storage
Packing tip: Think of this as one full moving truck's worth of belongings.
Use shelving to take advantage of the ceiling height. This is our most popular size.
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10 × 15 UNIT — 150 Square Feet
About the size of a large bedroom.
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What fits:
• King bedroom set
• Full living room furniture
• Dining room table and chairs
• Large appliances (refrigerator, washer, dryer)
• 20–30 medium boxes
Best for:
• 2–3 bedroom home contents
• Growing business storage needs
• E-commerce or retail inventory
• Seasonal equipment (snowblowers, lawn tractors)
Packing tip: Leave a walking aisle down the center so you can access
items at the back without having to unpack the whole unit.
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10 × 20 UNIT — 200 Square Feet
About the size of a one-car garage.
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What fits:
• Full 3-bedroom home contents
• Large sectional sofa
• Multiple large appliances
• Small pickup truck or motorcycle
• 30–40 boxes
Best for:
• Full home contents between moves
• Long-term business storage
• Contractor supply and equipment storage
• Vehicle storage during a renovation
Packing tip: Load furniture along the walls and fill the center with stacked boxes.
You can fit a surprising amount if you work floor to ceiling.
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10 × 30 UNIT — 300 Square Feet
About the size of a two-car garage.
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What fits:
• Entire 4+ bedroom home
• Boat, RV, or multiple vehicles
• Large workshop or commercial equipment
• 50+ boxes
• Commercial inventory
Best for:
• Full household between moves
• Boat or RV storage
• Business warehouse overflow
• Contractor fleet or equipment storage
Packing tip: For long-term storage, place furniture on pallets or wooden boards
to keep items off the concrete floor and protect against ground moisture.
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STILL NOT SURE WHICH SIZE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Give us a call at (717) 238-2411 — we're happy to help you figure out
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