Storage Unit Size Comparison

Unit SizeHow to VisualizeWhat Unit Will HoldUnit Visualization
5'x10'

50 sq.ft.
6'X12' Trailer

Pickup Truck or Cargo Van

Walk-in Closet
  • Mattress set
  • sofa
  • dining room set or chest of drawers
  • boxes
  • small items
10'x10'

100 sq.ft.
15' Moving Truck

Average Size Bedroom
  • Furnishings or one bedroom apartment with refrigerator and washer/dryer
  • patio furniture and many boxes
  • OR two office suites
  • OR about 200 file boxes
10'x15'

150 sq.ft.
20' Moving Truck

Large Bedroom
  • Furnishings of two bedroom apartment or small house with appliances
  • patio furniture and many boxes
  • OR a vehicle or small boat
  • OR it is big enough to fit carpet rolls and building materials
10'x20'

200 sq.ft.
24' Moving Truck

Small One Car Garage
  • Furnishings of two bedroom house with appliances
  • patio furniture
  • many boxes
  • OR a vehicle or small boat
  • OR construction equipment
10'x30'

300 sq.ft.
Extra Long Car Garage
  • Furnishings of four or five bedroom house with appliances
  • patio furniture
  • many boxes
  • garage extras
  • miscellaneous
  • OR a vehicle or boat