Picking a storage unit size can sometimes be tricky. There are units as small as 5×5 storage unit petaluma and as big as 50’x50’ vehicle storage units. This guide will help you get a better idea of how much space you need.

Small units

These units range from 5’x5’ to 5’10’. Customers use this for storing boxes, small furniture, or the contents of a single room.

• 5’x5’ or Large Closet

These units are 5 feet wide and 5 feet long. Most units have an 8-foot ceiling. These units can hold chairs, small desks, small bookcases, suitcases, and lamps. You can also use it to store holiday decorations and sports equipment.

• 5’x10’ or One Room

These are 5 feet wide and 10 feet long. It can hold chairs, sofas, chests of drawers, lamps, TVs, and several boxes. People use this as a temporary storage when they remodel a room or move to a new house.

Medium units

These units range from 5’x15’ to 10’x10’. These are perfect for storing contents of a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment.

• 5’x15’ or Two Rooms

Measuring 5 feet in width and 15 feet in length, these units can hold the contents of two rooms. These include mattress sets, sofas, chests of drawers, bookcases, and desks. Most people use this when they remodel a few rooms or move to a new house.

• 10’x10’ or Three Rooms

With 10 feet width and 10 feet length, these units can hold the contents of three rooms. These include mattress sets, sofas, armchairs, dining room sets, desks, and many boxes. People use this for storing large furniture and appliances when they move to a new house. Some use this when they have an extended trip or a deployment.

Large units

These units range from 10’x15’ to 10’x25’. These are ideal for storing the contents of a two-bedroom house or larger.

• 10’x15’ or Four Rooms

Units measuring 10 feet wide and 15 feet long. These can hold the contents of four rooms. These include mattress sets, sofas, armchairs, and dining room sets. As well as large-screen TVs, and chests of drawers. This is perfect if you want to store large furniture or appliances.

• 10’x20’ or Five Rooms

These units are 10 feet wide and 20 feet long. These can hold the contents of five rooms. These include mattress sets, sofa sets, and dining room sets. As well as refrigerators, washers, dryers, large-screen TVs, and many boxes.

• 10’x25’ or Six Rooms +

These 10 feet wide by 25 feet long units are perfect if you plan to move to a new house. These can hold the contents of six rooms. These include mattress sets, sofa sets, entertainment centers, and appliances. As well as oversized furniture, patio furniture, garage items, and many boxes.

You need to determine first the items you will store before you decide on the size of your storage unit. You can visit the facilities near you so you can see for yourself the space each unit offers.