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.
5 x 10 storage unit
A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, similar in size to a walk-in closet. This unit is ideal for storing the contents of a small bedroom, including a mattress set, dresser, boxes, seasonal decor, business inventory, or small furniture items.
10 x 10 storage unit
A 10x10 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH provides 100 square feet of easily accessible space, comparable to a small bedroom. This unit can comfortably store the contents of a one to two-bedroom apartment, including sofas, beds, dressers, appliances, and numerous boxes.
10 x 15 storage unit
A 10x15 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH offers 150 square feet of easily accessible space and can hold the contents of a two to three-bedroom home. It is ideal for storing larger furniture sets, appliances, business equipment, and multiple rooms worth of belongings.
10 x 20 storage unit
A 10x20 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH provides 200 square feet of easily accessible storage space, making it suitable for the contents of a three to four-bedroom home. It can accommodate large furniture, appliances, mattresses, boxes, and bulky household items with ease.
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). A 5x10 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH offers 50 square feet of easily accessible space, similar in size to a walk-in closet. This unit is ideal for storing the contents of a small bedroom, including a mattress set, dresser, boxes, seasonal decor, business inventory, or small furniture items.
What size storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom apartment?
The 10 x 10 (100 square feet). A 10x10 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH provides 100 square feet of easily accessible space, comparable to a small bedroom. This unit can comfortably store the contents of a one to two-bedroom apartment, including sofas, beds, dressers, appliances, and numerous boxes.
What size storage unit do I need for a whole house?
The 10 x 20 (200 square feet). A 10x20 drive-up storage unit in Gallipolis, OH provides 200 square feet of easily accessible storage space, making it suitable for the contents of a three to four-bedroom home. It can accommodate large furniture, appliances, mattresses, boxes, and bulky household items with ease.
What if I am not sure which size to choose?
Call us at (740) 208-2626. Tell us what you plan to store and we will help you choose.