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How to estimate the storage size you need
The rule of thumb for storage needs is about 10% of your home's floor area: for example, a 60 m² home usually needs around a 6 m² storage unit. You can work out the exact size with the space calculator or choose from the examples below, which show how many moving boxes and what size of home's contents fit into each storage size.
It's worth estimating the storage size before you rent, so you don't pay for space you don't need or run short of room. Cityvarasto's storage sizes start from a 1 m³ cube unit and go up to a 20 m² storage unit, which holds the entire contents of a large house. Below we go through each size and what typically fits into it.
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How do you estimate the storage size you need?
As a rule of thumb, a storage size of about 10% of your home's floor area is enough. For example, a 40 m² studio flat usually needs around a 4 m² unit, and an 80 m² two-bedroom flat around an 8 m² unit. The rule is a rough guide: your actual need depends on whether you're storing all your belongings or only some of them. For a precise estimate, use Cityvarasto's space calculator, which works out the size based on your furniture and the number of boxes.
What fits into the different storage sizes?
Below is an example for each of Cityvarasto's storage sizes: how many moving boxes fit, what size of home's contents the size corresponds to, and what kind of items the unit suits. Most sizes also have a video showing the proportions of the space.
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1 m³ cube unit
A 1 m³ cube unit holds, for example, small appliances, small items and suitcases. It's the smallest storage size and suits storing small items needed only occasionally.
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1 m² storage unit
A 1 m² storage unit holds about 15 moving boxes, or, for example, a set of car tyres and other smaller household items. The size is also well suited to storing sports equipment.
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2 m² storage unit
A 2 m² storage unit holds about 20 moving boxes. It takes, for example, several bicycles, boating gear or other hobby equipment, and most sofas fit upright. The unit also suits storing part of a home's contents: it holds, for example, a large cabinet, a washing machine and a dishwasher.
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3 m² storage unit
A 3 m² storage unit holds about 40 moving boxes. It suits longer-term storage, for example when you're going abroad to study. The unit also holds a motorcycle with an empty tank, or several bicycles.
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4 m² storage unit
A 4 m² storage unit holds about 60 moving boxes, or all the belongings of a small studio flat. The size also suits storing a small business's archive, as well as a motorcycle or several bicycles.
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6 m² storage unit
A 6 m² storage unit holds, for example, the furniture and belongings of a one-bedroom flat, or about 100 moving boxes.
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7 m² storage unit
A 7 m² storage unit holds over 100 moving boxes, or on average the belongings of a two-bedroom flat. The size also suits storing a company's archive, as well as a motorcycle or several bicycles.
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8 m² storage unit
An 8 m² storage unit holds, for example, all the belongings of a two-bedroom flat or a small three-bedroom flat.
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9 m² storage unit
A 9 m² storage unit holds all the belongings of a three-bedroom flat or a small four-bedroom flat.
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10 m² storage unit
A 10 m² storage unit holds on average all the belongings of a three-to-four-bedroom flat.
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16 m² storage unit
A 16 m² storage unit holds, for example, the entire contents of a larger detached house. It has a volume of about 45 m³ – the same as the load space of a large removal van – and holds about 250 moving boxes. The size suits storing the furniture and belongings of a home of around 120 m².
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20 m² storage unit
A 20 m² storage unit holds on average all the furniture of a large house or villa. It fits about 270–300 moving boxes, and the size suits storing the contents of a house of around 155 m².
Frequently asked questions
How big a storage unit do I need for a studio flat's belongings?
A small studio flat's belongings usually fit into a 4 m² storage unit, which takes about 60 moving boxes. As a rule of thumb, the storage size is about 10% of your home's floor area.
How big a storage unit do I need for a one-bedroom flat's belongings?
The furniture and belongings of a one-bedroom flat typically fit into a 6 m² storage unit, which corresponds to about 100 moving boxes.
How big a storage unit do I need for a two-bedroom flat's belongings?
A two-bedroom flat's belongings usually fit into a 7–8 m² storage unit. A 7 m² unit takes over 100 moving boxes.
How many moving boxes fit into a storage unit?
The number of boxes depends on the size: a 1 m² unit holds about 15 boxes, a 4 m² unit about 60, a 7 m² unit over 100, and a 16 m² unit about 250 boxes.
Does a motorcycle fit into a storage unit?
Yes. A motorcycle fits into a 3 m² storage unit with an empty tank, and 4–7 m² units also hold several bicycles at the same time.
How do I calculate the storage size I need?
Estimate the size with the rule of thumb (about 10% of your home's floor area) or use Cityvarasto's space calculator, which works out your need based on your furniture and the number of boxes.