Size Guide
While the size requirements for storing personal belongings may vary depending on the items being stored and the renter's organization skills, the guide below can be used as a starting point to help determine the appropriate storage size.
Step One - Select Your Item Sizes
Put together a list of items that can fit in boxes and what size boxes. Don't forget to include items that cannot fit in boxes
Step Two - Categorize Your Items
Make a quick list of items you plan to store, including furniture, appliances, and any awkwardly-shaped items that will not be packed in boxes
Step Three - Categorize Your Item Quantities
Determine how many boxes of different sizes you'll be using. Make a list of all the pieces of furniture and other items you need to store in your unit
Step Four - Estimate What Size Unit You Need
Now that you have compiled a list of how many boxes and items you need to store in your unit, use our Size Guide Breakdown below that gives tips and suggestions on what size unit you may need
Size Guide Breakdown
5' X 5'
This compact yet powerful storage unit is perfect for your needs! Our 5x5 units, offering 25 square feet of space, are comparable to a walk-in closet and are ideal for storing household clutter, seasonal items, and small furniture.
Great for storing:
- Small furniture or appliances
- Office supplies, business records, and tax files
- Garden tools, camping gear, or other seasonal decor and equipment
- Old toys and offseason clothing
5' X 10'
Our 5x10, 50-square-foot storage units are highly sought after due to their versatility and functionality. Comparable to the size of a large shed, these units are ideal for storing items from a small apartment or the complete furnishings of a bedroom or office.
Great for storing:
- Business materials, files, or inventory
- Seasonal decorations and gear like lawn mowers, snowboards, and camping equipment
- Bed sets, dressers, and side tables
- Art pieces, musical instruments, and medium-sized appliances
5' X 15'
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
- Holds the contents of one bedroom apartment
- Holds approximately 180 medium boxes/totes
- The contents of a large walk-in closet
- Similar in size to a small bedroom
10' X 10'
Our 10x10, 100-square-foot storage units are the perfect size for larger furniture or equipment—not too big, not too small. Comparable to half a standard garage, these units can easily accommodate the belongings of a one-bedroom home.
Ideal for storing:
- Furniture like sofas, tables, dressers, mattress sets, and coffee or nightstands
- Electronics and musical instruments
- Seasonal items such as garden tools, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
- Office items including desks, chairs, and shelving
10' X 15'
A favorite among small families, our 10x15 storage units offer 150 square feet of space, roughly equivalent to a spacious bedroom. These units are perfect for accommodating the belongings of a two-bedroom home.
Great for storing:
- Large household items like sofas, dining tables, dressers, bedroom sets, and bookcases
- Major appliances, including washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- Outdoor gear such as grills, bicycles, skis, and camping equipment
- Business inventory and office furnishings like desks, chairs, and shelving units
10' X 20'
Our 10x20 storage units, offering 200 square feet of space, are ideal if you’re transitioning between homes, preparing your house for sale, or undertaking a major renovation. Comparable to a small garage, these units can easily hold the belongings of a three- or four-bedroom house.
Great for storing:
- Large household items like sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, and entertainment centers
- Major appliances including washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- Big musical instruments and electronics, such as pianos and televisions
- Outdoor gear such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, skis, and camping equipment
- Business inventory and office furnishings like desks, chairs, and shelving units
10' X 25'
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
- Similar in size to a long one car garage
- Holds approximately 600 medium boxes/totes
- The contents of a three-to-four bedroom house, plus garage
- Equivalent of one-to-two moving truck loads
10' X 30'
For those in need of significant storage space, our 10x30 units provide 300 square feet, similar to a large garage. These units are spacious enough to accommodate the belongings of a four- or five-bedroom house.
Ideal for storing:
- Items that are difficult to pack in boxes
- Oversized furniture like sectional sofas, entertainment centers, and bedroom or dining sets
- Major appliances including washers, dryers, and refrigerators
- Outdoor gear such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, and small boats or canoes
- Business inventory and office furnishings such as desks, chairs, and shelving
10' X 40'
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
- Similar in size to a 3 car garage
- Holds approximately 960 medium boxes/totes
- The contents of a six bedroom house, plus garage
- Equivalent to four-to-five moving truck loads
Make It Easy with StorMark Self Storage
Whether you’re storing a few boxes with us or countless more oversized items, you’ll find our drive-up storage units make life so much easier. Our drive-up access helps you avoid the pain of carrying heavy items across the facility.
Stay protected from the weather, drive your vehicle right up to your storage unit, and park directly inside. That way, you won’t have to carry your belongings far at all. Here at StorMark Self Storage, we love to make things go smoothly for our customers.
Are you ready to get organized? Rent a storage unit online and become a StorMark Self Storage customer today!
