Storage Estimator
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What size unit should you reserve? That’s what we’re going to help you figure out. The objective is to determine the exact amount of space you need – no more and no less. Patriot Self Storage units range in size from 5×5 to 10×30, accommodating all types of items. Below you’ll find examples of what can be stored in each standard-sized unit.
One question to keep in mind as you make your decision. Do you plan to add or remove items frequently? If so, we recommend moving up a size so that you can organize your storage unit with aisles. This will make it easier to move around inside your space and access your belongings safely.
| 5×5 Total size: 25 square feet. Approximately the size of a small walk-in closet, this unit will hold small furniture (one to two pieces), several boxes, a bicycle, skis, business files or other small items. Ideal for a small retail inventory. |
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| 5×10 Total size: 50 square feet. Approximately the size of a large walk-in closet, this unit will hold one room of furniture (e.g. a couch, a chair, a chest of drawers and a mattress set), plus other small items and boxes. Alternately, it will hold lawn mowers, jet skis, bicycles, motorcycles, etc. Ideal for a medium-sized retail inventory. |
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| 5×15 Total size: 75 square feet. Approximately the size of a large bedroom, this unit will hold three to four rooms of furniture plus boxes. Ideal for large or bulky retail inventory. |
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| 10×10 Total size: 100 square feet. Approximately the size of half of a one-car garage, this unit will hold furniture from a one-bedroom apartment (two to three rooms) along with appliances, small items and boxes. |
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| 10×20 Total size: 200 square feet. Approximately the size of a standard one car garage, this unit will hold furniture from a two-bedroom house (up to six rooms) along with appliances, small items and boxes. If it’s an exterior unit, it’s ideal. |
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| 10×25 Total size: 250 square feet. Approximately the size of a large one-car garage, this unit will hold six to eight rooms of furniture and boxes from a two- or three-bedroom home. If it’s an exterior unit, it’s ideal for a larger car or truck – or a boat, depending on the size and height – plus other small items. |
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| 10×30 Total size: 300 square foot. Approximately the size of a very large garage, this unit will hold furniture from a three-bedroom home along with miscellaneous items and cartons. That’s the equivalent of the contents a 40-foot moving van. If it’s an exterior unit, it’s ideal for a larger car or truck – or a boat or RV, depending on the size and height – plus other small items. |
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Still unsure? We also offer the following non-standard sizes: 8×10, 8×20, 9×15 and 10×15. Talk to your location manager to learn more about these special units or receive further guidance in choosing your space. We help people make this decision every day, and we’d be happy to share our expertise. Simply make a list of everything you will be storing before you contact us.
