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How Big Is a 5x15 Storage Unit?

Seventy-five square feet, fifteen feet deep and only five feet wide. The size that solves length problems, with an honest account of the trade-off that shape creates.

What Is a 5x15 Storage Unit?

Seventy-five square feet, fifteen feet deep and only five feet wide. The size that solves length problems, with an honest account of the trade-off that shape creates.

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5x15 Storage Unit, Frequently Asked Questions

A 5x15 storage unit is 5 feet wide by 15 feet deep, for 75 square feet of floor space. With 8-foot ceilings, that works out to 600 cubic feet of total volume.

About 150 medium moving boxes stacked wall to wall, five layers high, with nothing else in the unit. Leave a reach zone at the door and the realistic figure drops to 115 to 120.

Yes, for a compact one-bedroom. A 5x15 holds a bedroom set, a living room set, a small dining set, kitchen items and boxes. For a larger one-bedroom with oversized furniture, a 10x10 gives you more maneuvering room.

Yes. A king mattress (76 by 80 inches) can be stored flat on the floor or standing on end along the 15-foot wall, with plenty of room remaining.

Yes. A motorcycle fits easily in a 5x15, with room behind it for boxes, tools or gear.

Our 5x15 units have 8-foot ceilings, giving you 600 cubic feet of volume.

Both are 75 square feet, but the shape is very different. A 10x10 is square, which is easier to pack and maneuver furniture in. A 5x15 is long and narrow, which is better for items that are long (lumber, skis, a surfboard, rolled rugs) but harder for wide furniture.

Choose a temperature-regulated unit for electronics, wood furniture, photographs, artwork, documents, leather and musical instruments. A standard unit is fine for tools, plastic bins of household goods and seasonal decorations.

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