Storage Guide: How Much Space Do You Need?

SIZE EQUIVALENT IN SIZE TO… WHAT WILL FIT:
(amt. will vary based size of your contents & belongings)
5' x 5'
(25 sq. ft.)
Standard bedroom closet Small furniture, chairs, several boxes, clothing, books, seasonal items, twin mattress, bicycles, record/file storage
5' x 10'
(50 sq. ft.)
Walk in closet Furnishings from a studio or small bedroom apartment: mattress set, sofa, dining room set, boxes; business merchandise
5' x 15'
(75 sq. ft.)
A large bathroom Furnishings from a one-bedroom apartment: desk, patio furniture, stacked washer/dryer and boxes.
10' x 10'
(100 sq. ft.)
Small Bedroom Furnishings from a 2-bedroom apartment or house: king size mattress, major appliances, furniture, many boxes; business merchandise.
10' x 15'
(150 sq. ft.)
Large Bedroom Furnishings from a 2 or 3-bedroom apartment or house: appliances, furniture, many boxes and misc extras or a small recreational toys.
10' x 20'
(200 sq. ft.)
Small one car garage Furnishings from a 3 or 4-bedroom apartment or house: major appliances, furniture, many boxes, extras, or a vehicle or small boat.
10' x 25'
(250 sq. ft.)
One car garage Furnishings from a 4-bedroom apartment or house: major appliances, lots of furniture, many boxes, misc. large items, or a vehicle or boat.
10' x 30'
(300 sq. ft.)
Extra long garage Furnishings from a 4 or 5-bedroom house: major appliances, furniture, garage extras, large misc. items or a vehicle or small boat.