Storage size guide

Find the Right Storage Unit Size

Choosing the right storage unit does not need to feel like solving a furniture-themed puzzle. Use this guide to compare common unit sizes and see what each space can typically hold.

From a few boxes to a full home, our storage units in Bunbury and Picton are designed to give you flexible, secure space when you need it.

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Storage Units for Boxes, Furniture, Homes and Business Stock

Use the guide below as a practical starting point. Actual capacity may vary depending on how items are packed and stacked.

1m by 1.5m storage unit size guide
Small unit

1m × 1.5m

Great unit for making some extra space at home or the office. Will fit around 20 boxes.

1m by 3m storage unit size guide
Compact storage

1m × 3m

A 1m × 3m storage unit can store small furniture, boxes, seasonal items, bikes, or business inventory. Ideal for decluttering.

2m by 3m storage unit size guide
Apartment storage

2m × 3m

This is a great space if you have a 1–2 bedroom apartment. If you are a business, it will hold up to 200 archive boxes.

3m by 3m storage unit size guide
Half garage size

3m × 3m

This space is similar to half a single car garage. You can fit up to a 2 bedroom house or, for a business, up to 400 archive boxes.

3m by 4m storage unit size guide
Three-bedroom storage

3m × 4m

This space is around three quarters of a single car garage and will hold up to a 3 bedroom home or up to 500 archive boxes for a business.

3m by 5m storage unit size guide
Family home storage

3m × 5m

This space is great for a typical 4 bedroom home. If you are a business, it will hold up to 600 archive boxes.

3m by 6m storage unit size guide
Single garage size

3m × 6m

This is a standard single garage and will hold a large 4 bedroom home plus some additional gear. It will also hold a car, boat, or sometimes a caravan depending on its size.

Quick comparison

Unit Size Summary

Prefer a quick scan? Open each size below to compare what it can typically hold.

1m × 1.5m Around 20 boxes

Great for making extra space at home or the office. Suitable for around 20 boxes.

1m × 3m Small furniture and boxes

Can store small furniture, boxes, seasonal items, bikes, or business inventory.

2m × 3m 1–2 bedroom apartment

Great for a 1–2 bedroom apartment or up to 200 archive boxes for business storage.

3m × 3m Up to a 2 bedroom house

Similar to half a single car garage. Suitable for up to a 2 bedroom house or up to 400 archive boxes.

3m × 4m Up to a 3 bedroom home

Around three quarters of a single car garage. Suitable for up to a 3 bedroom home or up to 500 archive boxes.

3m × 5m Typical 4 bedroom home

Great for a typical 4 bedroom home or up to 600 archive boxes for business storage.

3m × 6m Standard single garage

Suitable for a large 4 bedroom home plus extra gear. Can also suit a car, boat, or sometimes a caravan depending on size.

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