Sizes & Packing Tips

 UNIT SIZES
 ROOM IS SIMILAR TO:
 WHAT WILL FIT:
 5' x 5'= 200 cu ft.
 or 5' x 7' = 280 cu.ft
 hall closet area
 mattresses, chest of drawers, chair, desk (on end) file cabinet, boxes & misc items
  5' x10= 400 cu ft.
 or 6' x 10' = 480 cu.ft
 walk-in closet area
 contents of 1 bedroom apartment, no appliances boxes, dinette etc.
8' x 10' = 640 cu. ft.or 5' x 15' = 600 cu.ft
 small bedroom area
 contents of larger 1 bedroom apartment boxes & misc items, desk, etc.
  10' x 10'= 900 cu ft.
 or 8' x 12' = 768 cu.ft
 average bedroom area
 furnishings from 1-2 bedroom apt. , some large appliances, patio furniture, many boxes etc.
  10' x 12'= 960 cu ft. 
 larger bedroom area
 for a large 2 b/r or small 3 b/r apt. patio & misc. furniture, many boxes
  10 X 15' x 9'= 1350 cu ft.
 large bedroom area
 same items as 10 x 12 plus many other items or a small vehicle or a canoe
 10 x20= 1800 cu ft.
 size of 1 car garage
 furnishings from a 3 or 4 b/r apt. or house incl. patio & garage misc. items
 10' x 25'= 2200 cu ft.
 size of a large garage - 1 car
 same items as for a 10 x 20 or a small boat or R/V
  20' x 20'= 3600 cu ft.
 
 size of a double garage
 furnishings from a large house & garage and a vehicle & misc items
  10' x 45'= 4000 cu ft.
 extra large garage
 from a 5 b/r house and a small office
  20' x 30'= 5400 cu ft.
 
 super unit
 usually used for commercial user.


Click here for a guide to help calculate the size of a storage unit - part 1


Click here for a guide to help calculate the size of a storage unit - part 2