Let's Stor It - Getting Started

The first step in renting a storage unit is to determine how much space you'll need. Start by listing all the items you're going to store; then use the chart below to estimate their volume.

�	Cubic Feet Per Piece	Number of Pieces	Total Cubic Feet
Card table, aluminum lawn chair, clothes basket	1	�	�
Table lamp, magazine rack, footstool, ironing board, 8' ladder, golf bag/clubs	2	�	�
Utility cart, heater, tool chest, vacuum cleaner, floor lamp, small rug, TV stand, clothes hamper, portable sewing machine, bowling ball/bag, auto tire, outdoor table, baby carriage, high chair	3	�	�
Dining chair, coffee table, end table, night table, tricycle, toy chest, bassinet	4	�	�
Wagon, foot locker, BBQ, lawn mower, step ladder, picnic bench	5	�	�
Wheelbarrell, bicycle, playpen	6	�	�
Filing cabinet, rugs or pads, portable TV, Crib, Console sewing machine, garden hose/tools	8	�	�
Breakfast table, cedar chest, chaise lounge	10	�	�
Bookcase, console TV, rocking chair	12	�	�
Occasional chair, corner cabinet	13	�	�
Dishwasher	15	�	�
Desk, chest or dresser, china cabinet, recliner chair, youth bed, washing machine, clothes dryer, picnic table, swing set	20	�	�
Buffet, double dresser, range	25	�	�
Buffet with hutch, couch, sofa, single bed	30	�	�
Hide-a-bed	35	�	�
Armoire or wardrobe closet	36	�	�
Refrigerator	40	�	�
Freezer, double bed	45	�	�
Total Cubic Feet	�	�	�

To estimate the capacity of a storage unit multiply its length x width x height. (Most units are at least eight feet in height.) Example: volume of a 5' x 10' storage unit is 5 (width) x 10 (length) x 8 (height) = 400 cubic feet. Follow these simple steps to match the volume of your goods to the right size storage unit or refer to the guidelines on the Storage Tips Page.