Storage Unit Size Guide: Finding the Right Amount of Space in New Braunfels

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:50:07 GMT

Choosing a storage unit gets much easier once you stop thinking only in terms of dimensions and start thinking about what actually has to fit through the door. A 5x5 can work well for boxes and a few smaller household items, while a 10x20 gives you substantially more room for furniture, appliances, and the contents of a larger home.

At Store & More of Clear Springs, our sizes range from compact units to spaces designed for multi-room households. If you're comparing storage options in New Braunfels , knowing roughly how much you're storing before you choose a unit can keep you from renting too little space or paying for square footage you don't need. Our property is at 1545 S. State Highway 46, with drive-up units that let you load directly from your vehicle.

What Size Storage Unit Do I Need?

Start with an inventory rather than guessing from the number of rooms in your home. Count the boxes you'll be bringing, then make a separate list of furniture, appliances, outdoor equipment, and other pieces that won't fit into boxes. Large or awkward items tend to determine the unit size faster than stacks of small cartons.

Our storage size guide follows the same basic process: identify what you're storing, separate items by type, estimate quantities, and then compare that inventory with available unit sizes. How efficiently furniture and boxes can be arranged also affects how much usable room you'll have. Don't forget about access after move-in. Packing every square foot might work if everything will stay put until you move out, but it isn't practical if you'll need business inventory, seasonal equipment, or particular boxes during the rental. Leaving a usable path to frequently needed items can be worth moving up a size.

5x5 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

A 5x5 unit provides 25 square feet of floor space and is comparable in size to a walk-in closet. It's the smallest size shown in our guide and makes sense when the goal is to clear smaller belongings from a closet, spare room, or office rather than store the contents of an entire home. In our guide, we list small furniture or appliances, office supplies, business records, tax files, garden tools, camping equipment, seasonal decorations, toys, and off-season clothing as examples. The shape of your belongings still matters, so measure any furniture or equipment that can't be broken down before deciding that 25 square feet is enough.

5x10 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

At 5 feet by 10 feet, this size provides 50 square feet of floor space. Our guide compares it with a large shed and notes that it can accommodate belongings from a small apartment or the complete furnishings of a bedroom or office. That can include bed sets, dressers, side tables, medium-sized appliances, artwork, musical instruments, business materials, files, and inventory. Seasonal decorations and equipment can fit here too. A 5x10 is worth considering when a 5x5 would require you to stack everything too tightly or leave larger pieces behind.

10x10 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

A 10x10 gives you 100 square feet, twice the floor area of a 5x10. In our guide, we compare this size with roughly half of a standard garage and describe it as suitable for the belongings of a one-bedroom home. Sofas, tables, dressers, mattress sets, coffee tables, electronics, bicycles, camping gear, desks, chairs, and shelving are among the examples listed for this size. The wider floor plan also gives you more options for arranging bulky furniture than a narrower 5x10. For someone moving out of a one-bedroom home, the room count is a useful starting point, not a guarantee. A heavily furnished apartment can require more room than a lightly furnished one, so compare your actual inventory with the dimensions before renting.

10x15 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

A 10x15 unit provides 150 square feet. That footprint, with a spacious bedroom, makes it an option for belongings from a two-bedroom home. The extra 50 square feet over a 10x10 becomes important once major appliances and larger furniture enter the picture. Sofas, dining tables, dressers, bedroom sets, bookcases, washers, dryers, and refrigerators are among the household items for a 10x15. Business inventory, desks, chairs, shelving, bicycles, grills, and camping equipment can also fit depending on how everything is arranged.

10x20 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

At 200 square feet, a 10x20 is comparable to a small garage according to our published guide. It's intended for much larger storage jobs and is listed as capable of holding belongings from a three- or four-bedroom house. This size has room for larger household pieces such as sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, and entertainment centers, along with major appliances. Pianos, televisions, lawnmowers, bicycles, grills, camping equipment, office furniture, and business inventory are among the items that can fit. A 10x20 is particularly relevant during a larger move or renovation because you're no longer trying to fit one or two rooms into the space. Still, take an inventory first. The amount and dimensions of your furniture matter more than the bedroom count printed on a size chart.

10x30 Storage Unit: Dimensions and What Fits

A 10x30 provides 300 square feet of floor space and is the largest enclosed unit included in our published size guide. It's comparable to a large garage and has enough space for belongings from a four- or five-bedroom house. This size can accommodate oversized furniture such as sectional sofas, entertainment centers, bedroom sets, and dining sets, as well as washers, dryers, refrigerators, lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, and business inventory. The 300-square-foot footprint doesn't mean every four- or five-bedroom home will fit the same way. Furniture quantity, appliance sizes, shelving, box sizes, and the amount of aisle space you leave all affect capacity.

What About 15x20 and 20x20 Storage Units?

A 15x20 footprint equals 300 square feet, while a 20x20 footprint equals 400 square feet. Those measurements describe the floor area only. They shouldn't be taken as confirmation that either unit size is currently offered at our New Braunfels property. We currently cover 5x5, 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, and 10x30 enclosed units. Because 15x20 and 20x20 aren't included there, we don't want to give an unsupported estimate of what our facility offers in those dimensions. Current availability should be checked before planning a move around either size.

How Much Does a Storage Unit Cost?

Storage prices are tied to the specific unit and current availability, so a size guide isn't a reliable place to give a fixed dollar amount. A price quoted for one unit today may not represent another size or a later rental date. Instead of choosing solely by price, first narrow the options to the sizes that can realistically hold your belongings. Renting a smaller unit doesn't save money if your furniture won't fit, while paying for substantially more floor space than you'll use isn't helpful either. For questions about renting, policies, and other property details, our storage FAQ is another useful reference.

Think About the Shape of the Space

Square footage doesn't tell the whole story. A 5x10 and a hypothetical 10x5 footprint contain the same floor area, but the way large pieces fit and the amount of room available to move around them can feel different. Measure long sofas, mattresses, shelving, tables, and appliances instead of relying entirely on square-foot calculations. Also consider which belongings can safely be disassembled. Removing table legs or breaking down a bed frame can reduce wasted space, while sturdy boxes with similar dimensions are easier to stack than bags or irregular containers. Heavy items belong low, and belongings you'll need during the rental should remain accessible rather than disappearing behind furniture.

Storage Along Highway 46 in New Braunfels

Location matters most when it connects naturally with where you'll actually be traveling. Our property is on South State Highway 46, and our corridor is useful for people around Clear Springs and those traveling between New Braunfels and the recreation around Canyon Lake. New Braunfels itself sits along the I-35 corridor between the Austin and San Antonio metro areas, while the Comal and Guadalupe rivers run through the city and Canyon Lake is nearby. Those geographic connections are documented by the City of New Braunfels and help explain why households in the area may need room for outdoor equipment alongside ordinary household belongings.

Choose the Unit Around What You're Actually Storing

The most useful size guide is one you compare against a real inventory. Start with the pieces that take up the most room, add your boxes and smaller belongings, and decide whether you need an aisle for access. Then compare that list with the published capacity of the closest unit sizes. If you're still between two options, our size guide gives you a practical reference before you rent. You can also explore storage options from Store & More to review current information and determine which available space matches what you plan to store.

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