Size Guide

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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′ Storage Unit (25 Sq. Feet)

The 5’x5’ storage unit is the size of a standard closet. This size of storage unit would be perfect for storing small

furniture or various sized totes and boxes.

5′ x 10′ Storage Unit (50 Sq. Feet)

The 5’x10’ storage unit is the size of a standard walk-in closet. This storage space holds larger furniture like a mattress and box spring, chair and desk, along with several totes and boxes. This size unit is great for bigger seasonal items like bicycles or motorcycles, snow blowers and mowers.

10′ x 10′ Storage Unit (100 Sq. Feet)

The 10’x10’ storage unit is the size of a large walk-in closet. It holds the contents of several rooms like, an entire bedroom set, couch, and kitchen table plus at least 12 boxes and totes. This is a great choice for families who want to store all their seasonal items. This unit can accommodate a patio set, 4 bicycles, 2 motorcycles, sports equipment, mowers, snow blowers, and various totes of summer and winter clothing.

10′ x 15′ Storage Unit (150 Sq. Feet)

The 10’x15 storage unit is the size of a one-car garage. This storage space holds the contents of a small house, or 2-bedroom apartment. It can hold the contents of the living room, 1-2 bedrooms, kitchen table, chairs and refrigerator, along with many boxes and totes.

10′ x 20′ Storage Unit (200 Sq. Feet)

The 10’x20’ storage unit is the size of a big one-car garage and is our most popular space. This storage unit can easily hold the contents of a house with extra appliances. In some AFS locations you can store a vehicle in this unit. This space can hold a fridge, washer & dryer, three mattress sets, dining room set, bookcases, couches and many boxes and totes.

10′ x 30′ Storage Unit (300 Sq. Feet)

The 10’x30’ storage unit is the size of a two-car garage. This storage unit can hold the contents of a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment and a garage. If you have a lot to store, this may be your best option. This space is big enough for complete bedroom sets, living room sets, kitchen furniture and appliances, washer & dryer, office space and a lot of totes and boxes.

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