Self Storage Unit Size Guide

What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?

The right storage unit size depends on your furniture, boxes, and how much room you need to access your belongings. Smaller units work well for seasonal items and small furniture, while larger units provide space for household moves or business inventory.

Use the storage size calculator below to estimate your space needs. Laing Self Storage offers convenient locations in Binghamton, Conklin, Endicott, Endwell, Lisle, and Greene, serving Broome and Chenango Counties.

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While the size requirements for storing personal belongings may vary depending on the items being stored and the renter’s organization skills, the guide below can be used as a starting point to help determine the appropriate storage size.

1. Step One – Select Your Item Sizes
   Put together a list of items that can fit in boxes and what size boxes. Don’t forget to include items that cannot fit in boxes.
2. Step Two – Categorize Your Items
   Make a quick list of items you plan to store, including furniture, appliances, and any awkwardly-shaped items that will not be packed in boxes.
3. Step Three – Categorize Your Item Quantities
   Determine how many boxes of different sizes you’ll be using. Make a list of all the pieces of furniture and other items you need to store in your unit.
4. Step Four – Estimate What Size Unit You Need
   Now that you have compiled a list of how many boxes and items you need to store in your unit, use our Size Guide Breakdown below for tips and suggestions on what size unit you may need.