Storage size guide
Not sure which storage unit size you need? This guide walks through every size at Smart Box Storage, from 15 sq ft lockers to 500 sq ft units, and explains what each one holds and who it suits. All units are air-conditioned and rented month to month.
Unit sizes
Our units are grouped from X-Small lockers to X-Large business space. Each group below explains what the size feels like, what fits and who it suits, followed by every unit size in that group and what it typically holds.
01 · 15 to 20 sq ft
About the size of a large wardrobe
Lockers for things you want out of the way but kept safe: suitcases, boxes, documents, seasonal clothing, sports gear or a bicycle. A good fit for students, people living in a studio, or anyone clearing out a cupboard at home.
15 sq ft
1.39 m²
Typically holds: Suitcases and boxes
20 sq ft
1.86 m²
Typically holds: Studio overflow
02 · 30 to 50 sq ft
About the size of a walk-in closet
Walk-in units for the contents of a studio, a large studio or a one-bedroom apartment: a bed, sofa, small table, wardrobe and boxes. Also suits a small business keeping stock or archive boxes.
30 sq ft
2.79 m²
Typically holds: Studio contents
40 sq ft
3.72 m²
Typically holds: Large studio
50 sq ft
4.65 m²
Typically holds: One-bedroom apartment
03 · 75 to 120 sq ft
About the size of a small bedroom (100 sq ft is 10 × 10 ft)
For two- and three-bedroom apartments: full bedroom and living room furniture, appliances such as a fridge and washing machine, and boxes. Pick a larger size in this group if garage or garden items are coming too.
75 sq ft
6.97 m²
Typically holds: Two-bedroom apartment
80 sq ft
7.43 m²
Typically holds: Two-bedroom apartment with appliances
100 sq ft
9.29 m²
Typically holds: Three-bedroom apartment
110 sq ft
10.22 m²
Typically holds: Three-bedroom apartment with appliances
120 sq ft
11.15 m²
Typically holds: Three-bedroom home with garage items
04 · 150 to 300 sq ft
About the size of a single-car garage and up
For villa moves, renovations and office relocations: bedroom sets, dining tables, appliances, outdoor furniture and many boxes, with room to leave a walkway so you can reach the items at the back.
150 sq ft
13.94 m²
Typically holds: Four-bedroom villa
200 sq ft
18.58 m²
Typically holds: Large four-bedroom villa
250 sq ft
23.23 m²
Typically holds: Five-bedroom villa
300 sq ft
27.87 m²
Typically holds: Office relocation
05 · 350 to 500 sq ft
Warehouse-style space
For businesses and very large homes: retail and e-commerce stock, business inventory, office furniture and equipment, or the full contents of a large villa.
350 sq ft
32.52 m²
Typically holds: Retail stock
400 sq ft
37.16 m²
Typically holds: Warehouse-style storage
500 sq ft
46.45 m²
Typically holds: Business inventory
Tips for choosing a size
Dismantle beds, tables and wardrobes; they take far less space flat.
Use boxes of the same size so they stack safely to the ceiling.
Leave a walkway if you’ll need to reach items at the back.
Count appliances separately: a fridge and washing machine add about 10 sq ft.
Still unsure? Send us photos on WhatsApp and we’ll recommend a size for free.
Add the items you plan to store, and get the unit size you need and an estimated monthly price.
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