Self Storage Unit Size Guide
Finding the right storage unit size can feel overwhelming. A unit too small leads to cramped conditions and potential damage to belongings. Conversely, choosing a unit too large means wasted money and unused space. A1 U Store It offers a variety of storage unit sizes in St. Louis and Springfield to accommodate your specific needs.
Understanding Storage Unit Sizing
Storage unit sizes are typically measured in square footage (sq ft). The dimensions (length x width) are also often included to give you a better visualization of the space. Additionally, we provide estimations on the number of medium boxes each unit can hold, along with common storage comparisons like a typical garden shed or a studio apartment.
5'x4' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a hall closet
Holds approximately 48 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a typical garden shed
Equivalent of one small van load
5'x6' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a large hall closet
Holds approximately 72 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a small studio apartment
Equivalent of one-to-two small van loads
5’x10’ Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a walk-in closet
Holds approximately 120 medium boxes/totes
The contents of one studio or one bedroom apartment
Equivalent of two small van loads
5'x15' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Holds the contents of one bedroom apartment
Holds approximately 180 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a small garage
Similar in size to a large walk-in closet
10'x8' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Holds the contents of a one-to-two bedroom apartment
Holds approximately 192 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a small garage
Similar in size to a large walk-in closet
10’x10’ Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Holds the contents of two bedroom house/apartment
Holds approximately 215 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a two bedroom house
Similar in size to a small bedroom
10'x12' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a medium bedroom.
Holds approximately 288 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a two-to-three bedroom house
Holds approximately 360 medium boxes/totes
10’x15’ Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a large bedroom. Slightly smaller than a single car garage.
Holds approximately 360 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a three bedroom house
Equivalent to one-to-two moving truck loads
10'x16' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a small one car garage
Holds approximately 384 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a three bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent of one moving truck loads
10’x20’ Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a one car garage
Holds approximately 468 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a three-to-four bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent of one-to-two moving truck loads
10'x25' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a long one car garage
Holds approximately 600 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a four bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent of two moving truck loads
10’x30’ Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a 1.5 car garage
Holds approximately 720 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a four-to-five bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent to two-to-three moving truck loads
10'x40' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a two car garage
Holds approximately 960 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a five bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent to three moving truck loads
20'x25' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a three car garage
Holds approximately 1,200 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a six bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent to four moving truck loads
14'x45' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a four car garage
Holds approximately 1,512 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a seven-to-eight bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent to four-to-five moving truck loads
80'x24' Unit
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Similar in size to a eight car garage
Holds approximately 4,608 medium boxes/totes
The contents of a ten bedroom house, plus garage
Equivalent to seven moving truck loads
10’x25’ Small Parking Space
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
One utility trailer or camper
Is similar to a single car garage
Will accommodate one normal-sized car
11’x30’ Medium Parking Space
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Will accommodate one small boat with trailer
Similar to a long single car garage
One Class C RV and medium travel trailer
10’x35’ Large Parking Space
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Will accommodate one Class A RV
Is similar in size to a double deep one-car garage
A boat and trailer
12'x50' Extra Large Parking Space
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Will accommodate one Class A RV
Is similar in size to a deep four car garage
An RV and trailer
11'x60' Extra Large Parking Space
This estimation is based on popular tips for common storage based on this size.
Will accommodate one Class A RV
Is similar in size to a deep five car garage
An RV and trailer