A 5'x10' self storage unit can hold the contents of a studio apartment including: a queen size bed, a few chairs, a dresser and storage boxes or a motorcycle as most are longer than 5 feet in length.

A 10'x10' self storage unit can hold the contents of a two bedroom apartment. The size of a large family room, or two extra bedrooms.

A 10'x15' self storage unit can fit the contents of two to three full bedrooms, a couple larger items, and several medium to large-sized boxes or a small car.

A 10x20 self storage unit can fit the contents of a multi-bedroom house, plus several oversized items like a couch, large appliances, and a dining room set or most cars, trucks and SUV's.

Size of a one-and-a-half-garage. Can hold the contents of a fully-furnished multi-bedroom home including several oversized items like a couch, large appliances, a dining room set or an oversized vehicle.