Self-Storage Size Guide
Small Sized
Self Storage Units (5’ X 10’)
Our small self-storage units 5’x10’ and are great for
storing boxes, small furniture or the contents of one room. Whether you’re
storing seasonal items or just need to clear out a little extra space for some
unexpected house guests, we’ve got you covered!
How
big is a 5x10 storage unit?
A 5x10 self-storage unit is a 5 feet wide and 10 feet long
small storage solution, totaling 50 square feet. For comparison, a 5x10 space
is a small storage unit that’s about the size of an average walk-in closet.
How
many boxes fit in a 5x10 storage unit?
Each item’s size, the size of your boxes and how you pack
each item affects the total number of boxes that a 5x10 storage unit can hold.
If you’re only storing boxes, a 5x10 self-storage unit can fit up to 20 large
boxes with room to spare. When stored with furniture or appliances, you may
want to use a variety of small, medium and large boxes to make the most of the
space you have.
What
does a 5x10 storage unit look like?
It can be helpful to picture our 5x10 storage units as
similar in size to an average walk-in closet. Walk-in closets usually provide
enough space for a person to comfortably stand in while browsing through their
belongings or choosing an outfit. A guest or half bathroom or large outdoor
shed are also good size comparisons.
Medium
Sized Self Storage Units (10’ X 10’)
10x10 self-storage units are popular storage solutions,
providing space for large appliances, furniture and multiple boxes. For all the
answers to the most commonly asked questions renters have about 10x10 storage
units, keep reading.
How
big is a 10x10 storage unit?
A 10x10 self-storage unit is 10 feet wide and 10 feet long,
totaling 100 square feet. Most of our 10x10 storage units have 8-foot ceilings,
giving renters 800 cubic feet of packing space. But every facility varies, so
it’s best to check the ceiling height at the Public Storage nearest you and
measure to be sure.
When visualizing the size of a 10x10 storage unit, it can be
helpful to picture an average small bedroom or half of a one-car garage.
Is
this 10X10 a big enough storage unit for a two-bedroom apartment?
Most of our 10x10 self-storage units can store the contents
of an entire living area or two bedrooms, boxes and all. In total, 10x10
storage units can hold the items from up to three rooms, including mattress
sets and appliances. For a better fit, it helps to stack these items.
What
does a 10x10 storage unit look like?
10x10 self-storage units are about the size of a large shed
or half the size of a one-stall garage. This is ideal for storing items from
one family room or a two-bedroom apartment. 10x10 storage units offer
convenient storage during a home renovation project or for a student moving
apartments.
What
can you fit in a 10x10 storage unit?
10x10 self-storage units can hold the contents of up to
three rooms total. A 10x10 unit is a good size for the stuff found in two
bedrooms, an entire family room or a modest one- or two-bedroom apartment. A
few large appliances and pieces of large furniture can easily be stored in a
10x10 storage unit as well as mattress sets, desks, couches, dining room sets
and multiple boxes.
How
many boxes fit in a 10x10 storage unit?
Calculating how many boxes a 10x10 self-storage unit can
hold, isn’t always easy. If you chose to store only medium-sized boxes with
dimensions of about 20 inches by 20 inches, you could store approximately 144
boxes in a 10x10 unit! But 100 boxes is more realistic, giving you room at the
top, to close door and to create an aisle to access boxes all the way to the
back of your space.
Most renters store a combination of items like sofas, desks,
chairs and shelves. What other belongings you choose to store in your 10x10
unit will impact the total number of boxes you’ll be able to fit.
Large
Sized Self Storage Units (10’ X 20’)
Our large self-storage units 10’x20’ and are ideal for
storing items from a two-bedroom house or larger. Whether you’re going on an
extended trip or just need a place to store your things while your family moves
to a new home, we’ve got you covered.
How
big is a 10x20 storage unit?
Our 10x20 storage units are 10 feet wide and 20 feet long,
equaling a total of 200 square feet of storage space.
What
does a 10x20 storage unit look like?
To give you an idea of size, a 10x20 storage unit is about
the size of a standard one-car garage.
What
can you fit in a 10x20 storage unit?