How to Choose the Right Storage Unit Size

Paying for space you don't use is wasted money, and a unit that's too small is a headache on moving day. Here's a rough guide to our sizes.

Paying for space you don’t use is wasted money, and squeezing into a unit that’s too small makes moving day hard work. Here’s a rough guide to what fits in each of our drive-up units at Mount Cotton.

Small: 2 × 1.3 m

About the size of a large walk-in cupboard. Good for:

  • Archive boxes and business documents
  • Seasonal gear such as camping equipment, Christmas decorations or sports gear
  • A few small pieces of furniture, bikes or tools

Medium: 2 × 2 m and 3 × 2 m

Suits the contents of a room or a small unit. Good for:

  • A bedroom or home office
  • A studio or one-bedroom unit (3 × 2 m)
  • Excess household items while you renovate or declutter

Large: 3 × 4.5 m and 3 × 6 m

Room for a household or business. Good for:

  • The contents of a two- to four-bedroom home during a move
  • Business stock, equipment and trade tools
  • Larger items such as a trailer, boat or car (check the measurements first)

Tips for getting it right

  • Make a quick list of your large items first. Furniture takes up more room than boxes.
  • Stack boxes high. You’re paying for the floor space, so using the height makes the most of it.
  • Leave a narrow walkway so you can reach things at the back.
  • If you’re between two sizes, the larger one usually saves stress on the day.

Not sure what you need? Call us on 0433 085 551 or send us a message and we’ll help you work it out.