Storage 101

A self storage unit that measures 6 feet in width and 10 feet in length provides a total storage space of 60 square feet. To give you an idea of its size, a 6x10 unit is approximately the same size as a typical walk-in closet.

10’ x 10’ self storage units measure 10 feet in width by 10 feet in length, providing 100 square feet of storage space - about the size of a large family room or one-car garage. These units typically feature 8-foot ceilings, equating to 800 cubic feet of storage space! All of this makes 10’ x 10’ units perfect for medium-sized storage needs.

What Size Storage unit Do I Need?

The self storage unit size you need will depend on what you plan to store. In general, these are the unit sizes that work best for common moving and vehicle storage situations:

Studio or one-bedroom apartment: 5' x 10' to 5' x 15' Storage Unit
Two-bedroom apartment: 10' x 10' to 10' x 15' Storage Unit
Two-bedroom house: - 10' x 20' Storage Unit
Three-bedroom house: 10' x 25' Storage Unit
Four-bedroom house: 10' x 30' Storage Unit
Car: 10' x 20' Storage Unit
Motorcycle: 5' x 10' Storage Unit

Storage for Oversized Items

Motorcycles

Almost all motorcycles are longer than five feet in length. This makes 5' × 10' storage units (and larger) a good fit for anyone looking for an indoor vehicle storage option for their bike.

Automobiles

The smallest cars on the market might be able to fit into a 10' x 15' storage unit, but the vast majority of automobiles, including cars, SUVs, vans, and even some pickups, will fit into a 10' × 20' pretty easily. Some larger vans and trucks will require a 10' × 25' or a 10 '× 30'.

Pianos

Pianos come in all shapes and size, but we’ll take a look at a couple popular options to give you an idea of what to look for

Storage Units for Oversized Belongings

Mattresses

This obviously depends on which mattress size you’re storing. Smaller mattresses will fit in almost any storage unit, while queen and king-sized mattresses won’t fit in smaller units.

Twin and full-size mattress: A 5' × 5' will easily accommodate all mattresses smaller than a queen-size mattress.

Queen-size mattress: Though you might be able to squeeze a queen-size mattress into a 5' × 5', it’s going to be a really tight fit. A 5' × 10' will be much better.

King-size mattress: There’s no chance you’ll get a king-size mattress into a 5' × 5', but like the queen-size mattress, the king will fit nicely in a 5' × 10' or larger.

Small Storage Unit

Storage units ranging from 5×5 to 5×10 provide more space than you’d think. Some common uses for these self storage units include: Seasonal storage for holiday decorations and yard tools, storing children’s clothing, toys, and books, getting more space at home, summer storage for students.

5 x 5 Storage Unit

How Big is a 5x5 Storage unit? The 5×5 is often the smallest storage unit at our locations, but it stores more than you’d think! With 25 square feet and 200 cubic feet of storage space, these units act like a small walk-in closet for smaller self storage needs.

What Fits in a 5x5 Storage unit? Though these are smaller storage units, vertical space can be maximized to provide plenty of space! Some items that can fit in a 5×5 include: Full-size mattress, Christmas tree, dresser, desk, chairs, boxes.

5 x 10 Storage Unit

How Big is a 5x10 Storage unit? With 50 square feet and 400 cubic feet of storage space, a 5×10 storage unit is similar to a medium-sized walk-in closet.

What Fits in a 5x10 Storage unit? With the capability to hold the contents of a mid-sized bedroom (including boxes), some items that can fit in a 5×10 unit include: Queen and king-size mattress, dresser, couch, refrigerator, motorcycle.