This content has been reviewed and updated on 8/5/2021. 

Storage units free up valuable space in your home while providing a safe location for files, furniture, appliances, and vehicles you might still need. Units come in many sizes, so deciding how much space you'll require will ensure you pick the perfect one for your needs. The guide below will help you plan on what size of storage unit to rent.

What Size Storage Unit Should I Get?

1. Know Your Options

Visit your storage facility before selecting a unit. Seeing your options in person will help you visualize your items inside. An in-person inspection will also immediately reveal any potential issues with sizing, like low ceilings that won't accommodate tall furniture.

2. Determine Your Needs

Everyone has different needs, and storage units have different sizes to accommodate them. Determining the correct unit size will make moving easier and ensure items aren't overstuffed in the space. Depending on what needs to be stored, consider the following dimensions:

• 5' x 7' x 8': After cleaning the attic, basement, or garage, there may be extra supplies. A smaller storage unit can accommodate seasonal items, tools, sports and recreation gear, home office equipment, and additional boxes. 
• 5' x 10' x 8': This unit size can fit a small office or guest bedroom's worth of furniture. 
• 5' x 15' x 8': The contents of a small apartment can fit in one of these units. 
• 5' x 15' x 10': Homeowners with a large living room can benefit from storing furniture and related items in a 5' x 15' x 10' unit.
• 10' x 15' x 8': A unit with 1,200 square feet is perfect for larger items, like televisions, couches, pianos, and beds. It provides enough space equivalent to three bedrooms. 
• 15' x 15' x 8': Homeowners with more rooms to clear out have space with units at 1,800 square feet of space. 
• 15' x 15' x 10': The largest units can accommodate an entire home's contents. 

3. Take Measurements

Measure items like furniture, bikes, and appliances. Since these can't be stacked like boxes, consider their individual floor space. If you have many of these items, you may need a storage unit that's wider rather than taller. 

You can also measure your boxes and multiply their height and width to precisely determine how many cubic feet you'll need to store them. This eliminates the guesswork from choosing the right one for you.

When you need a storage unit to fit all your needs in Anchorage, AK, choose Ship Creek Storage. With units ranging from 280 to 2,250 cubic feet, they can accommodate everything from a couple of boxes to entire mobile homes with no contracts and low monthly rates. Learn more about their unit sizes online or call (907) 276-4107 to ask about available rentals.