If you’re like the majority of people, you probably don’t have much experience when it comes to estimating the size of a self-storage facility. In fact, many people tend to over-estimate and choose a facility that’s too big. Use this quick guide below to help you choose the right storage space for your particular needs. Each category shows you actual dimensions, a comparison size, and what type of articles/size household best fit into each space.
Self-Storage Space Estimating Guide.
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Dimensions
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Storage Space
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About the Size of:
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Can Fit Appx.
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5' x 5'
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25 sq. ft.
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4 X 8' Trailer
Small hall closet
Half bathroom
Small bedroom or office
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Chest of drawers or desk mattress set, several boxes and small items OR about 50 file boxes
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5' x 10'
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50 sq. ft.
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6'x12' Trailer
Pickup Truck
Cargo Van
Walk-in closet
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Mattress set, sofa, dining room set or chest of drawers, boxes and small items
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5' x 15'
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75 sq. ft.
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Large walk-in closet
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Standard furnishings of one bedroom apartment without appliances, or about 150 file boxes
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10' x 10'
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100 sq. ft.
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15' moving truck
Average size bedroom
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Furnishings of one bedroom apartment with refrigerator and washer/dryer, patio furniture and many boxes OR two office suites OR about 200 file boxes
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10' x 15'
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150 sq. ft.
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20' moving truck
Large bedroom
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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
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10' x 20'
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200 sq. ft.
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24' Moving truck
Small one car garage
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Furnishings of three or four bedroom apartment /house with appliances, patio furniture and many boxes OR a vehicle or small boat OR construction equipment
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10' x 25'
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250 sq. ft.
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26' Moving truck
Large one car garage
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Furnishings of three or four bedroom apartment /house with appliances, patio furniture and many boxes, garage extras and miscellaneous OR a vehicle or boat
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10' x 30'
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300 sq. ft.
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Extra long one car garage
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Furnishings of four or five bedroom house with appliances, patio furniture and many boxes, garage extras and miscellaneous OR a vehicle or boat
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