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Storage Unit Size Guide

Storage Unit Size Guide

Choosing the right storage unit size is important, and America West Storage is here to make it easier for you. Complete these three easy steps to find out which size storage unit is your best fit:

  • 01

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    Make a List

    Make a list of items that can fit in boxes and what size boxes. Don't forget to include items that cannot fit in boxes.

  • 02

    02

    Estimate Number of Boxes

    Estimate how many boxes you will place in your storage unit.

  • 03

    03

    Choose Unit Size  

    Use our Storage Unit Size Guide below to assess which self storage option is right for your personal storage needs.


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5' x 5'

25 square feet

Compact yet powerful. Comparable to a walk-in closet, they are ideal for storing household clutter, seasonal items, and small furniture.

Ideal for storing:

  • Small furniture or appliances
  • Office supplies, business records, and tax files
  • Garden tools, camping gear, or other seasonal decor and equipment
  • Old toys and off-season clothing

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5' x 7'

35 square feet

Compact yet powerful. Comparable to a walk-in closet, they are ideal for storing household clutter, seasonal items, and small furniture.

Ideal for storing:

  • Small furniture or appliances
  • Office supplies, business records, and tax files
  • Garden tools, camping gear, or other seasonal decor and equipment
  • Old toys and off-season clothing

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10' x 15'

150 square feet

A favorite among small families, roughly equivalent to a spacious bedroom. Perfect for accommodating the belongings of a 2-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:

  • Large household items like sofas, dining tables, dressers, bedroom sets, and bookcases
  • Major appliances, including washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Outdoor gear such as grills, bicycles, skis, and camping equipment
  • Business inventory and office furnishings like desks, chairs, and shelving units

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13' x 15'

195 square feet

Small garage size. Ideal for transitioning between homes, preparing your house for sale, or undertaking a major renovation. Easily holds the belongings of a 3- or 4-bedroom house.

Ideal for storing:

  • Large household items – sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, entertainment centers
  • Major appliances – washers, dryers, refrigerators
  • Big musical instruments and electronics – pianos, televisions
  • Outdoor gear – lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, skis, camping equipment
  • Business inventory and office furnishings – desks, chairs, shelving units

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10' x 20'

200 square feet

Small garage size. Ideal for transitioning between homes, preparing your house for sale, or undertaking a major renovation. Easily holds the belongings of a 3- or 4-bedroom house.

Ideal for storing:

  • Large household items – sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, entertainment centers
  • Major appliances – washers, dryers, refrigerators
  • Big musical instruments and electronics – pianos, televisions
  • Outdoor gear – lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, skis, camping equipment
  • Business inventory and office furnishings – desks, chairs, shelving units
  • Vehicles