{"id":123255,"date":"2022-10-21T01:20:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T08:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=123255"},"modified":"2026-04-17T03:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:55:12","slug":"how-much-house-fits-in-a-10x20-storage-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/self-storage\/how-much-house-fits-in-a-10x20-storage-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much House Fits in a 10’x20′ Storage Unit?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving can be a time of uncertainty. Some questions \u2014 such as how much storage space you will need while you wait for your home to be built, or to make a cross-country move or take a temporary job overseas \u2014 can be answered with a little bit of research. If you are moving your household, a 10’x20′ self storage unit could be a perfect fit if you have a lot of stuff you need to store.<\/p>\n

A 10’x20′ storage space has a floor space of 200 square feet and an overall volume of 1,600 cubic feet if the ceiling is eight feet high \u2014 slightly narrower than a typical one-car garage. If it is hard to picture what might fit in a space of this size, ask at the storage facility or check with your moving professionals. Experts will tell you that a space of this size \u2014 considered large by industry standards \u2014 will easily accommodate the contents of a one- or two-bedroom apartment or even a three-bedroom home. A good rule of thumb is five rooms of furniture will likely fit \u2014 do the math based on your situation.<\/p>\n

Estimating Your Storage Space Needs for Your Upcoming Move<\/h1>\n

For many people, a move happens once every several years, and storage needs change as families grow or grown-up children move out. If you have been living in a relatively small home, such as a one- or two-bedroom apartment, the following items should fit well in a 10;x20′ storage unit:<\/p>\n