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Self-storage units vary in size. When opting for the self-storage solution, you should calculate which unit can accommodate your belongings – a decision which will naturally affect the rates you will be charged.

Your choice should, of course, depend on the size and volume of your shipment. To help you out, here's a basic self storage space calculator, specifying the size of standard storage units and the items they can contain within them. For your convenience, measurements are provided both in feet and in meters.

Unit Size – Feet	Unit Size – Meters	Can Accommodate…
5 x 5	1.5 x 1.5	Contents of a hall closet. Or: Small bedroom Or: Garments Or: Office supplies Or: File boxes
5 x 10	1.5 x 3	A couch and a chair, bedroom set, and small items and boxes
5 x 15	1.5 x 4.5	Contents of a large walk-in closet. Or: Washer & dryer, desk & patio furniture
10 x 10	3 x 3	Furniture from a one bedroom apartment.
10 x 12	3 x 3.65	Contents of 2 bedroom house or apartment
10 x 15	3 x 4.5	Contents of a 2-3 bedroom house or apartment.
8 x 24	2.45 x 7	3 bedroom house or apartment. Or: Car
10 x 20	3 x 6	Furniture, appliances, and personal items from a 3-4 bedroom house. Or: a car or truck.
10 x 25	3 x 7.6	4 bedroom home or car or boat
10 x 30	3 x 9	Contents of a 4-5 bedroom house or apt. Or: Vehicle storage with the contents of two small bedrooms.
12 x 25	3.65 x 7.6	2 - 3 bedroom home or apartment, AND a car or boat.
10 x 35	3 x 10.6	3 - 4 bedroom home or apartment AND a car or boat.
12 x 35	3.65 x 10.6	5 bedroom home or apartment AND a car or boat.

If you are still hesitant about the unit you should opt for, check out the storage facility before making a decision. Your NYC moving company will be happy to help you out with additional measurements and storage calculations.

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