Storage Space Calculator

STORExpress offers a variety of sizes. In fact, we have over 70 different sized units with 9', 10' and 12' ceilings. This way we can custom fit your storage so you're not paying for more space than you actually need. The Self Storage Space Calculator is used to help select the right space for you.

In an effort to help you determine what space size you need, inventory your goods and fill in the amount of each article you wish to store in the form below. Then click the Calculate butto n at the bottom of the form to get an estimate of the cubic feet you'll need to store your items. You can also download & print a PDF version of this calculator by clicking here.

This calculation assumes your articles are fully stackable. Somewhat more space may be required for aisles to permit access to all items.

Living Room

Bookcase	Cabinet	Floor
Portable	Coffee	End Table
Occasional Chair	Rocker	Overstuffed Chair
Sofa	Sofa bed	Loveseat
Area Rug	Daybed	Entertainment Center

Audio Visual

Console TV	Portable TV	CD Player
Receiver	Tape Deck	Turntable
Floor Speakers	Computer	Other

Dining Room Kitchen

Buffet		Hutch		China Cabinet
Dining Table		Kitchen Table		Chair

Bedroom

Single Mattress	Boxspring	Head/Footboards
Double Mattress	Boxspring	Head/Footboards
Queen Mattress	Boxspring	Head/Footboards
King Mattress	Boxspring	Head/Footboards
Dresser	Night Table	Armoire

Nursery

Baby Crib/Bed	Carriage	Bath
Chest	Toy Chest	Child's Chair
Chair	Table	Playpen

Appliances

Air Conditioner	Dehumidifier	Microwave Oven
Refrigerator	Freezer	Range
Dishwasher	Washing Machine	Dryer
Sewing Machine	Vacuum Cleaner	Other

Sports

Bicycle		Exercise Bike		Game/Pool Table
Golf Equipment		Fishing Tackle		Other

Special section for students

Computer	Computer Monitor	Printer
Small Dorm Refrigerator	Air conditioner	Dehumidifier
Liquor Store sized box	Medium Clothes box	Large laundry bag
Suitcase	Tool Box	Exercise Bike

Estimated Cubic Feet Displayed Here*

*Note: This is only a rough estimate. The actual amount of space you need will depend on the actual items you have, how accessible you want them to be and the way you utilize your space. Excellent packers can achieve as much as 80% - 90% space utilization. Inexperienced packers may only achieve 50%.

Suggestions for Storing in Various Sized Mini-Storage Units

5 X 10 (450-500 Cubic Feet)

A couch and a chair, chest of drawers or dresser, mattress set, plus small items and boxes. Outdoor furniture, lawn mowers, garden tools, etc. Bicycles and/or motorcycles.

10 X 10 (900-1000 Cubic Feet)

Furniture from a one-bedroom to two bed apartment without appliances, also small items and boxes.

10 X 20 (1800-2000 Cubic Feet)

Furniture from a two-bedroom house with appliances, miscellaneous items and cartons. Also may be used to store a car or truck and other small items.

10 X 30 (2700 Cubic Feet)

Furniture from a three-bedroom house with miscellaneous items and cartons. Will hold content of a 40 ft. moving van. Also may be used to store a car or truck and other small items. Boats or RV's and some furniture and cartons, depending on the height of the garage doors.

Volumes are approximately 200 cubic feet per standard room & furniture, if you have 9' - 10' ceilings.