Self-Storage Unit Sizes
How Much Storage Do You Need?
When answering this question, there are many options for you to consider when trying to decide which size of storage unit will be the right fit. In general, storage units can range in size from a closet (5×5) right up to a double garage (10×30), along with everything in between! So, to help make this complicated question a lot simpler, Public Storage Canada has put together this handy self-storage sizing guide.
Choose Your Size!
5’x5’
5’x10’
10’x10′
10’x15’
10’x20’
10’x25′
10’x30’
What Will Fit in a 5×5 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 25 square feet
Common uses of a 5×5 storage unit include student storage, seasonal items, or decluttering your home.
Some examples of items to store in a 5×5 unit are home electronics, twin mattress set, several boxes and totes, holiday decorations, business files, accessory furniture like end tables and nightstands, small appliances, seasonal clothing, documents/books, or sporting equipment.
What Will Fit in a 5×10 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 50 square feet
Common uses of a 5×10 storage unit include medium sized furniture (e.g. loveseat, dresser, kitchen table) or storage of a single room or studio apartment.
Some examples of items to store in a 5×10 unit are a sectional sofa set, queen mattress set, electronic business equipment, filing cabinet, bicycles & sporting equipment, or over 100 boxes and small totes.
What Will Fit in a 10×10 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 100 square feet
Common uses of a 10×10 storage unit include storage for a 1- to 2-bedroom apartment, minor home renovations, or residential moving.
Some examples of items to store in a 10×10 unit are larger furniture like dining sets and king bed sets, major appliances, business equipment, excess or seasonal inventory, ATVs, or motorcycles.
What Will Fit in a 10×15 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 150 square feet
Common uses of a 10×15 storage unit include 2- to 3-bedroom apartment, garage cleanup, or temporary storage for residential moving.
Some examples of items to store in a 10×15 unit are a bedroom set with mattress and chests of drawers, sectional sofas, dining room set, large appliances, piano, extra business equipment, extra supplies or inventory, or a small boat.
What Will Fit in a 10×20 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 200 square feet
Common uses of a 10×20 storage unit include storage for a 3-bedroom home, house-addition or renovation projects, and long-term storage for business or a vehicle.
Some examples of items to store in a 10×20 unit include patio furniture, king mattress set, exercise equipment, business inventory, large boxes and totes, items on skids or pallets, large appliances, small boat, or a vehicle.
What Will Fit in a 10×25 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 250 square feet
Common uses of a 10×25 storage unit include storage for a 3- to 4-bedroom house, temporary storage for home sales, and garage storage, including a vehicle.
Some examples of items to store in a 10×25 unit include king mattress sets, major appliances, dining room sets, over 200 boxes and totes, heavy business equipment, miscellaneous basement and garage extras, a small boat, or a large vehicle like a van or pickup truck.
What Will Fit in a 10×30 Storage Unit?
Unit Size: 300 square feet
Common uses of a 10×30 storage unit include storage for a 4- to 5-bedroom house, overseas moving storage, and storage of a two-car garage, including a vehicle.
Some examples of items to store in a 10×30 unit include heavy equipment, business technology and computer servers, conference tables, complete home furniture sets, sofas and sectionals, large appliances, exercise equipment, patio furniture, miscellaneous garage items, a small boat, or a large vehicle like a van or pickup truck.
