Should I get a 5x10 or 10x10 storage unit?

Choose a 5x10 (50 sq ft) for a studio or the overflow from a one-bedroom: a mattress set, a small sofa, a dresser, and boxes. Choose a 10x10 (100 sq ft) for a full one-bedroom with a sofa, queen bed, and dining set plus an aisle.

Is a 5x10 big enough for a one-bedroom apartment?

A lean one-bedroom can fit in a 5x10 only if the sofa stands on end and boxes stack high. Most one-bedrooms with a full sofa and dining set fit comfortably only in a 10x10.

What is the difference between a 5x10 and a 10x10?

A 5x10 is 50 sq ft and a 10x10 is 100 sq ft, both 8 ft tall. The 10x10 doubles the floor, which is the difference between storing overflow and storing a complete one-bedroom apartment.

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5x10 vs 10x10 Storage Unit: Which Size?

The 5x10 suits a studio or overflow; the 10x10 holds a full one-bedroom. Enter your furniture and boxes to size it right.

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The 5x10 is the size people most often under-rent. Enter your real list, because one full sofa is the difference between fits and a second trip.

5x10 = 50 sq ft, 10x10 = 100 sq ft

The space5x10: ~50 sq ft, ~400 cu ft. 10x10: ~100 sq ft, ~800 cu ft

What decides itWhether large items must lie flat vs. 50 sq ft (5x10) or 100 sq ft (10x10), both 8 ft tall

What to measureMeasure sofa, mattress, dresser, appliances, and box count

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

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What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Whether a full sofa and bed must lie flat, which needs the 10x10 floor
02Largest item against the shared 10 ft depth and the 8 ft height for stacking
03Total box count and whether boxes stack above the furniture
04Whether you need an access aisle, which a 5x10 cannot really spare

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Treating a 5x10 as half a 10x10 by usefulness, when the narrow 5 ft width limits what lies flat
⚠Under-renting a 5x10 for a furniture-heavy one-bedroom and making a second trip
⚠Forgetting both units are 8 ft tall and leaving the upper half empty
⚠Ignoring the aisle, then paying for a 10x10 you packed like a 5x10

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Should I get a 5x10 or 10x10 storage unit?
Choose a 5x10 (50 sq ft) for a studio or the overflow from a one-bedroom: a mattress set, a small sofa, a dresser, and boxes. Choose a 10x10 (100 sq ft) for a full one-bedroom with a sofa, queen bed, and dining set plus an aisle.
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Is a 5x10 big enough for a one-bedroom apartment?
A lean one-bedroom can fit in a 5x10 only if the sofa stands on end and boxes stack high. Most one-bedrooms with a full sofa and dining set fit comfortably only in a 10x10.
02
What is the difference between a 5x10 and a 10x10?
A 5x10 is 50 sq ft and a 10x10 is 100 sq ft, both 8 ft tall. The 10x10 doubles the floor, which is the difference between storing overflow and storing a complete one-bedroom apartment.
03

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What Fits in a 5x10 Storage Unit?A 5x10 storage unit is 50 sq ft (about 400 cu ft). It holds a mattress set, small sofa, dresser, and boxes, but not a full one-bedroom. Check your list with the calculator.What Fits in a 10x10 Storage Unit?A 10x10 storage unit is 100 sq ft with an 8 ft ceiling (about 800 cu ft). See what furniture and how many boxes actually fit, and check your own list with the calculator.10x10 vs 10x15 Storage Unit: Which Size?A 10x10 is 100 sq ft (a one-bedroom); a 10x15 is 150 sq ft (a two to three bedroom home). Compare what each holds and check your inventory with the calculator.How Many Boxes Fit in a 10x10 Storage Unit?A 10x10 storage unit (100 sq ft, 8 ft ceiling) holds roughly 150 to 250 medium boxes loaded box-only, far fewer mixed with furniture. Calculate your exact box count.10x15 vs 10x20 Storage Unit: Which Size?A 10x15 is 150 sq ft (2 to 3 bedrooms); a 10x20 is 200 sq ft (a 3 to 4 bedroom home or a vehicle). Compare what each holds and check your inventory.

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About Blog FAQ Features Pricing Work with us

Home / Storage Unit Fit

5x10 vs 10x10 Storage Unit: Which Size?

The 5x10 suits a studio or overflow; the 10x10 holds a full one-bedroom. Enter your furniture and boxes to size it right.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. VOLUME

The 5x10 is the size people most often under-rent. Enter your real list, because one full sofa is the difference between fits and a second trip.

5x10 = 50 sq ft, 10x10 = 100 sq ft

The space5x10: ~50 sq ft, ~400 cu ft. 10x10: ~100 sq ft, ~800 cu ft

What decides itWhether large items must lie flat vs. 50 sq ft (5x10) or 100 sq ft (10x10), both 8 ft tall

What to measureMeasure sofa, mattress, dresser, appliances, and box count

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

ReferenceMoving Guide Furniture Dimensions

About 10 seconds · no signup

Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked if the IKEA haul would fit before driving 45 minutes. Half of it wouldn't have.” — IKEA trip planner

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Whether a full sofa and bed must lie flat, which needs the 10x10 floor
02Largest item against the shared 10 ft depth and the 8 ft height for stacking
03Total box count and whether boxes stack above the furniture
04Whether you need an access aisle, which a 5x10 cannot really spare

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Treating a 5x10 as half a 10x10 by usefulness, when the narrow 5 ft width limits what lies flat
⚠Under-renting a 5x10 for a furniture-heavy one-bedroom and making a second trip
⚠Forgetting both units are 8 ft tall and leaving the upper half empty
⚠Ignoring the aisle, then paying for a 10x10 you packed like a 5x10

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Should I get a 5x10 or 10x10 storage unit?
Choose a 5x10 (50 sq ft) for a studio or the overflow from a one-bedroom: a mattress set, a small sofa, a dresser, and boxes. Choose a 10x10 (100 sq ft) for a full one-bedroom with a sofa, queen bed, and dining set plus an aisle.
01
Is a 5x10 big enough for a one-bedroom apartment?
A lean one-bedroom can fit in a 5x10 only if the sofa stands on end and boxes stack high. Most one-bedrooms with a full sofa and dining set fit comfortably only in a 10x10.
02
What is the difference between a 5x10 and a 10x10?
A 5x10 is 50 sq ft and a 10x10 is 100 sq ft, both 8 ft tall. The 10x10 doubles the floor, which is the difference between storing overflow and storing a complete one-bedroom apartment.
03

Related fit checks.

All storage fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator