A 5 x 5 x 8 storage unit is about 25 square feet of floor space with 8 feet of height, giving you plenty of room to stack boxes and small furniture. Think of it as the size of a small walk-in closet or a half bathroom.
✅ What Fits Inside
Around 20–25 medium moving boxes stacked
Small furniture: nightstands, end tables, chairs, lamps
Seasonal items: holiday decorations, camping gear, sports equipment
Several storage totes or bins
Twin or full mattress set (stood upright)
Small appliances like microwaves or mini fridges
💡 Good For
Students storing dorm items over summer break
Decluttering a bedroom or office
Seasonal storage (holiday decorations, winter/summer clothing)
Business owners storing files, small inventory, or marketing materials
A 5 x 7 x 8 storage unit gives you 35 square feet of floor space with 8 feet of height. That’s about the size of a large walk-in closet or a small shed, giving you extra room compared to a 5x5.
✅ What Fits Inside
Around 25–35 medium moving boxes stacked
Small furniture: dresser, chairs, end tables
Bicycles, sports equipment, or seasonal gear
Mattress set (twin or full) and a few small household items
Business storage: multiple file boxes or inventory
💡 Good For
Storing the contents of a studio or small one-bedroom apartment
Seasonal household storage (holiday décor, lawn tools, patio furniture)
Apartment residents looking for overflow space
Small businesses needing secure, organized storage
Miscellaneous Storage
Common uses for a 5x7.5 storage unit:
Moving to/from Apartments - Housing Belongings Mid-Renovation - Storing Extra Inventory & Office Supplies
Common items stored include:
Queen Mattress Set - Dresser & Nightstands - TV Stand & Flat-Screen TV - Couches/Recliner/Accent Chair
Bicycle & Other Sporting Equipment - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 5x7.5 Storage Unit?
Commonly compared to the space of a small room or a larger closet, this storage unit is ideal for customers that have a studio apartment or one-bedroom worth of items to move.
Measurements: 37.5 sqft / 300 cuft
Miscellaneous Storage
Common uses for a 5x8 storage unit:
Moving to/from Apartments - Housing Belongings Mid-Renovation - Storing Extra Inventory & Office Supplies
Common items stored include:
Queen Mattress Set - Dresser & Nightstands - TV Stand & Flat-Screen TV - Couches/Recliner/Accent Chair
Bicycle & Other Sporting Equipment - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 5x8 Storage Unit?
Commonly compared to the space of a small room or a larger closet, this storage unit is ideal for customers that have a studio apartment or one-bedroom worth of items to move.
Measurements: 40 sqft / 320 cuft
Miscellaneous Storage
Common uses for a 5x8 storage unit:
Moving to/from Apartments - Housing Belongings Mid-Renovation - Storing Extra Inventory & Office Supplies
Common items stored include:
Queen Mattress Set - Dresser & Nightstands - TV Stand & Flat-Screen TV - Couches/Recliner/Accent Chair
Bicycle & Other Sporting Equipment - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 5x8 Storage Unit?
Commonly compared to the space of a small room or a larger closet, this storage unit is ideal for customers that have a studio apartment or one-bedroom worth of items to move.
Measurements: 40 sqft / 320 cuft
1 - 2 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 5x10 storage unit:
- Moving to/from Apartments - Housing Belongings Mid-Renovation - Storing Extra Inventory & Office Supplies
Common items stored include:
- Queen Mattress Set - Dresser & Nightstands - TV Stand & Flat-Screen TV - Couches/Recliner/Accent Chair - Bicycle & Other Sporting Equipment - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 5x10 Storage Unit?
Commonly compared to the space of a small room or a larger closet, this storage unit is ideal for customers that have a studio apartment or one-bedroom worth of items to move.
Measurements: 50 sqft / 400 cuft
2 - 3 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 8x10 storage unit:
Remodeling a room and need to move items out - Freeing up space in garage - Housing apartment or small home for short term move
Common items stored include:
King Mattress Set - Living Room Furniture Set - Coffee & End Tables - Major Appliances (Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator) - Entertainment Center & Flat-Screen TV - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 8x10 Storage Unit?
Generally, the most common storage unit at any indoor facility, the 8' x 10' storage unit has space equivalent to 1/2 a standard one car garage. Store up to three rooms of items or 2 full bedrooms.
Measurements: 80 sqft / 640 cuft
2 - 3 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 10x10 storage unit:
Remodeling a room and need to move items out - Freeing up space in garage - Housing apartment or small home for short term move
Common items stored include:
King Mattress Set - Living Room Furniture Set - Coffee & End Tables - Major Appliances (Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator) - Entertainment Center & Flat-Screen TV - Boxes of Clothing/Household Items
How Big is a 10x10 Storage Unit?
Generally, the most common storage unit at any indoor facility, the 10' x 10' storage unit has space equivalent to 1/2 a standard one car garage. Store up to three rooms of items or 2 full bedrooms.
Measurements: 100 sqft / 800 cuft
2 - 3 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 10x13 storage unit:
Moving between Apartment & Home - Spring Cleaning Home or Apartment - Making Space in a Garage
Common items stored include:
King & Queen Mattress Set - Sofa/Loveseat Couch - Entertainment Center - Dining Room Set - Major Appliances (Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator) - Music Equipment (Piano, Speakers, etc) - Boxes of Clothing/Paperwork/Household Items
How Big is a 10x13 Storage Unit?
Whether you need a climate-controlled unit or drive up, the 10' x 13' is a little smaller than a standard one-car garage. Store the contents of four rooms or three fully furnished bedrooms.
Measurements: 130 sqft / 1040 cuft
2 - 3 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 13x15 storage unit:
Moving between home closings - Housing belongings during deployment - Storing household furnishings during renovation
Common items stored include:
Bedroom Furniture (Multiple Rooms) - Living Room Furniture Set -Major Appliances (Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator) - Dining Room Set - Patio Furniture - Exercise Equipment (Weight Sets, Treadmill, etc) - Boxes of Household Items/Clothing/Kitchenware
How Big is a 13x15 Storage Unit?
Free up the standard one-car garage space at home and load your extra belongings into a 13’ x 15' storage unit. This space can store up to 4 bedrooms or use it to store a vehicle.
Measurements: 195 sqft / 1560 cuft
4 Bedroom Home
Common uses for a 20x10 storage unit:
Storing household belongings during deployment - Storing in between closing - Extra warehouse space for small businesses
Common items stored include:
Bedroom Furniture (Multiple Rooms) - Major Appliances (Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator) - Couches/Recliner/Accent Chair - Home Office Furniture (Desktop, Chair and Shelving) - Kitchen & Dining Room Set - Patio Furniture - Household Rugs - Boxes of Household Items/Clothing/Kitchenware
How Big is a 20x10 Storage Unit?
Slightly larger than the standard one-car garage, this 20' x 10' can be found at a climate controlled facility or as a drive up. Use it to store up to 4 furnished bedrooms or 6 rooms. Boats, vehicles, water skis, and other recreational toys will also fit into this size unit.
Measurements: 200 sqft / 1600 cuft