Determining What Size Storage Unit You Need: The Simple Guide

Whether you’re moving house or need storage for business equipment and inventory, figuring out the size you need for your storage unit isn’t always straightforward. Nobody wants to waste money on a unit that’s too big, but you also don’t want the hassle of relocating to a larger unit simply because you chose the wrong one! That’s where our storage unit size guide comes in handy.

You may wonder how it’s possible to quickly and objectively determine the storage unit size you need without measuring all your boxes and furniture. The good news is that the hacks for calculating the appropriate storage unit size have improved significantly in recent years—find out how in this guide.

What size storage unit do I need?

The self-storage options available to you include:

25 Sq Ft Storage Unit: The equivalent of a quarter of a garage, this space is ideal for kitchen appliances and up to 30 medium-sized boxes—not bad considering this is the smallest space we offer at 1st Access.

75 Sq Ft Storage Unit: Ideal for storing the contents of a one-bedroom apartment, this space stores around 20–25 boxes and bulkier furniture pieces, such as sofas and tables.

125 Sq Ft Storage Unit: Suitable for storing the contents of a typical two-bedroom house, this storage unit offers plenty of room for 35–40 boxes, along with multiple furniture pieces.

150 Sq Ft Storage Unit: Need to store the contents of a three-bedroom property? No problem. This unit size comfortably fits 40 boxes, one double bed, and two single beds.

175 Sq Ft Storage Unit: Comfortably store the contents of a four-bedroom family home in this storage unit, including up to 40 medium-sized boxes and furniture.

200 Sq Ft Storage Unit: The ultimate storage space for a family home. If you need to store the contents of a five-bedroom home, or more, this is the unit for you.

On our request a quote form, we include the exact dimensions for each, including the height, width, and depth.

Our “What size storage unit do I need?” calculator

We use a tool called Calcumate which is a game-changer for accurately calculating the storage size you need without getting the measuring tape out!

Have a lot of furniture? No problem. The preset function lets you select between one and five bedrooms which automatically identifies the furniture. Based on the average household, it’s likely you won’t have much tweaking to do. Simply remove any furniture that doesn’t apply to your home, and you’re good to go.

You also have the option to choose specific rooms, including your living room, office, bedrooms, kitchen, and garden shed, so no space in your house gets neglected.

Got random large items that aren’t in every household? The calculator includes everything from bicycles and surfboards to pianos and treadmills.

What are you waiting for? Use our estimate space guide and calculator today and request your free quote without worrying if you’ve selected the right unit size.

How to store to maximise your space?

You can maximise your storage space with the right hacks. It’s not just about getting the right size in the first place, it’s also about how you stack and store. You want a sense of order in your unit to make it an easy and safe space to navigate your items.

Anything you need to access on a regular basis should be placed at the front.

As a general rule, bulkier, heavier items should go at the back.

Furniture can be dismantled as well as a space-saving exercise.

There are only so many boxes you should stack one on top of the other before they become too tall and potentially unsafe. Typically, eight boxes are the maximum. Boxes with heavier items should go at the bottom.

Estimate your space in no time today!

With our calculator tool, you can finally tick off getting a storage unit off your to-do list! Once you’re confident with how much space you need, you can fill out the quick and easy online form on our website to get your free, no-obligation quote. No need to call us unless you want! Once you know the size unit you need, the form should take a minute or less, and we’ll send a quote in no time.