WHAT CAN YOU FIT IN A CONTAINER STORAGE UNIT?

If you are looking for additional storage a self storage unit is a great option. However, it can be challenging to work out what size storage unit you need to fit the items you want to store. In this blog we will highlight what you can fit in a container storage unit as well as talking about our storage calculator tool that takes away the guesswork.

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What size self-storage containers are available?

Before we get into what you can fit into each storage container, here is an idea of the sizes of storage containers that are available and most popular.

• 6ft self storage containers will provide you with 35 sqft of storage space
• 8ft self storage containers will provide you with 50 sqft of storage space
• 10ft self storage containers will provide you with 80 sqft of storage space
• 20ft self storage containers will provide you with 160 sqft of storage space
• 40ft self storage containers will provide you with 320 sqft of storage space

At Flexible Storage Solutions Aveley and Flexible Storage Solutions Grays we offer a range of the container storage unit sizes above to give you the tailored, cost-effective storage solution that works for you.

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What can you fit in a 20ft storage container?

To keep things simple, we’ve selected a range of furniture that is regularly stored in our self storage units, here is a breakdown of what you could fit in a 20ft storage container:

• 2 double beds and mattresses
• A single bed and mattress
• A 3 seater sofa
• An armchair
• A 4 seater dining table and chairs
• TV
• Wardrobe
• Desk
• Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• 4 bikes
• A motorbike

A 20ft storage container is the perfect option if you need to store the items of a 3 or 4 bedroom home. What if you aren’t looking to store furniture and instead want to store boxes? Well, we’ve done some calculations based on a 45cm x 45cm x 45cm box and have calculated that you could store around 250 boxes.

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Do you have any tools I can use to work out what size storage container I need?

Yes we do! Head to the self storage section of our website to use our storage calculator tool. Here you can virtually fill your storage container with a range of furniture including mirrors, tables, chairs, sofas, beds and more. There is also the option to add custom items should you have a selection of items that are an unusual shape or size.

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To find out more about the self storage services we offer, visit our website.