Unit Size | Cubic Feet | Best For | Moving Truck |
10x10 | 800 | 1 Bedroom | 12-foot Moving Truck |
10×15 | 1200 | 2 Bedrooms, Small Vehicles | 16-foot Moving Truck |
12×20 | 1920 | 2-3 Bedrooms, Cars & Trucks | 22-foot Moving Truck |
12×30 | 2880 | 4-5 Bedrooms, Large vehicles & Boats | 26-foot Moving Truck |
10x10 storage units are roughly the size of an average bedroom or one-car garage. They measure 10 feet wide, 10 feet deep, and 8 feet tall with about 800 cubic feet of space.
If you’re moving items from a one-bedroom apartment or small office, this storage unit is a great fit. You can fit king mattress sets, dressers, couches, or medium-sized appliances like refrigerators and washers/dryers in these units.
Your items should fit easily in a 12-foot moving truck to fit in a 10x10 storage unit.
Medium-sized 10x15 storage units provide 1200 cubic feet of space and are around the size of a large bedroom. They measure 10 feet wide, 15 feet deep, and 8 feet tall.
These units are good for fitting the contents of a two-bedroom apartment. Think multiple bedroom sets, living room furniture, office furniture, and multiple appliances. They’re great for oversized storage for items like gym and sports equipment. You can also store small vehicles like motorcycles and lawnmowers.
If you’re renting a 16-foot moving truck, this is most likely the unit size you need.
12x20 storage units are about the size of a one-car garage or large bedroom and good for a larger storage need. With about 1920 cubic feet of space, they measure 12 feet wide by 20 feet deep and are 8 feet tall. They are large enough to store the contents of a large house.
You could store oversized items like king-size bedroom sets, dining room sets, mattresses, refrigerators, and large electronics and TVs. You can also fit many different vehicles like a motorcycle, ATV, boat, or small car.
If you’re using a 22-foot moving truck to move, this may be the correct unit size for you.
The 12x30 unit is one of the larger units available and can store larger vehicles (depending on location and availability) or the contents of a four to five-bedroom house. They are 12 feet wide, 30 feet deep, and 8 feet tall with 2880 cubic feet of space.
A 12x30 storage unit will fit everything from vehicles to multiple furniture sets, gym equipment, large appliances, large boxes, storage tubs, and more.
If you plan on using a 26-foot moving truck for your belongings, this is a good storage option for you.