{"id":123274,"date":"2022-10-24T00:46:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T07:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=123274"},"modified":"2026-04-17T03:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:51:29","slug":"storing-furniture-in-a-5x10-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/self-storage\/storing-furniture-in-a-5x10-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Furniture Fits Into a 5’x10′ Storage Unit?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re moving into a new home, taking a year out of college or carrying out renovations, self storage<\/a> can be an excellent service during these times of transition. The temporary storage space it offers gives you the flexibility you need to move at your own pace while providing a little breathing space in case of delays. But how much storage space do you actually need to temporarily keep your furniture away from home?<\/p>\n

After the 5’x5′ unit<\/a>, the 5’x10′ storage unit<\/a> is generally the second-smallest standard size available, but you\u2019d be surprised at how much you can fit inside. Affordable and effective, this utility room-sized storage unit could be the answer you need to the challenges of organizing your space during changing circumstances.<\/p>\n

Estimating How Much Self Storage Space You Need<\/h2>\n

A 5’x10′ storage unit might be the second-smallest unit available, but with the typical 8-foot ceiling, it offers 400 cubic feet of total storage space. This makes it a popular choice among students when they\u2019re looking to store the contents of a dorm room. Additionally, this size is great if you\u2019re looking to store the belongings from a spare room or the contents of a spare room or a small apartment. You could also make use of this unit size when you\u2019re taking up remodeling and need room to remove the contents of the areas under construction.<\/p>\n

What Fits Inside a 5’x10′ Storage Unit?<\/h2>\n

Offering 50 square feet of floor space, a 5’x10′ storage unit is able to accommodate more items than you might initially imagine. However, it\u2019s important to measure up any larger pieces of furniture to be sure that they\u2019ll fit inside.<\/p>\n

As a rule of thumb, you can expect the unit to accommodate around 10 to 15 medium-sized storage boxes, or the contents of an average-sized bedroom plus a few of those boxes. Here are some other items you might typically store in a 5’x10′ unit:<\/p>\n