Small Units
5×5 (25 sq ft) — Small Closet Size
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Contents: Small boxes, seasonal decor, sports gear, office files, a dresser, or a twin mattress set.
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Think: One small walk-in closet. Good for decluttering or storing small items during a move.
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Example: Contents of a small bedroom without large furniture.
5×10 (50 sq ft) — Walk-In Closet Size
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Contents: Small couch or loveseat, queen mattress, small dining set, bike, stacked boxes.
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Think: Half the contents of a small apartment or dorm room.
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Example: Great for one person’s furniture during a summer sublet.
Medium Units
10×10 (100 sq ft) — Average Bedroom Size
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Contents: Entire living room set, full dining room set, queen/king bed, appliances, several large boxes.
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Think: Half of a 2-bedroom apartment.
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Example: Contents from a 1-bedroom apartment during a move.
10×15 (150 sq ft) — Large Bedroom Size
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Contents: Multiple bedroom sets, sectional sofa, large appliances, outdoor furniture, many boxes.
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Think: Enough space for most 2–3 bedroom homes (without a garage’s worth of stuff).
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Example: Storage during a full home remodel.
Large Units
10×20 (200 sq ft) — One-Car Garage Size
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Contents: Contents of a 3–4 bedroom home, appliances, patio furniture, garage gear, or even a car.
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Think: You can park a standard car plus some boxes.
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Example: Long-term storage for household items while living abroad.
10×30 (300 sq ft) — Oversized Garage Size
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Contents: Contents of a large 4–5 bedroom home, oversized furniture, vehicles, small boat, or business inventory.
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Think: Two small apartments’ worth of items.
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Example: Moving cross-country with everything from a large house.