Do you understand the different sizes of storage units up for auction?
It may be difficult for some to judge the height, width or depth of a storage unit through a photograph.
However, if you have a good understanding of the different sizes of storage units; how much each size can hold in merchandise, this will help you decide which online units you’d like to bid on and win.
Here are the basic sizes of storage units and what they can hold:
5×5 = 25sq.ft. – Size of a Half Closet
Store a small chest of drawer, or mattress box set, or any small furniture piece along with several small boxes and small personal items. Without furniture the locker stores about 35 standard file boxes.
- Can hold the contents of a 4×8 trailer.
5×10 = 50sq.ft. – Size of a Regular Walk-In Closet
Store about a mid-size bedroom or living room furniture; along with a few boxes. This would include a sofa, couches, mattress set, TV, clothing, and small items. Without furniture locker stores about 85 standard file boxes.
- Can hold the contents of a pick-up truck or cargo van.
10×10 = 100sq.ft. – Size of an Average Size Bedroom
Store 1-2 full bedrooms, or an entire family room, or the furnishings of a 1-bedroom apartment; plus a washer & dryer, refrigerator, boxes and small items. Without furniture locker stores about 170 standard file boxes.
- Can hold the contents of a 15ft. moving van.
10×15 = 150sq.ft. – Size of a Large Bedroom
Store a 2 bedroom apartment or a small house with major appliances or even large items such as pianos and large-screen TVs; plus boxes and small items. Without furniture locker stores about 290 standard file boxes.
- Can hold contents of a 20ft. moving van.
10×20 = 200sq.ft. – Size of Small One Car Garage
Store up to a 3-5 bedroom apartment or house including major appliances, boxes, personal items, and can hold a car or truck.
- Can hold contents of a 24ft. moving van.
10×30 = 300sq.ft. – Size of a 1 ½ – 2 Car Garage
Store a 4-5 bedroom house with major appliances; patio furniture, lawn equipment, boxes and personal items; or can hold a car, small truck or small boat.
- Can hold contents of a 40ft. moving van.
This overview of the sizes of storage units should help you understand what can “fit” inside the lockers and what type of vehicle you will need to move the merchandise out of the lockers.
Don’t be fooled by big storage units and don’t discount the small storage units.
Take a good look at each online photo and know the size of the storage unit up for auction to assess if you have the wherewithal to move the items.
Now you have a good understanding of the basic storage unit sizes sold at storage auctions.
Good luck!
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