An 8x10 storage unit (80 square feet) is about the size of a small bedroom or half of a one-car garage. It provides 640 cubic feet of storage space (assuming an 8-foot ceiling). Here’s what you can typically fit:
 
Household Items
 
Furniture for a 1-2 bedroom apartment: Couch, chairs, coffee table, dressers, nightstands.
Appliances: Small refrigerator, washer, dryer.
Mattresses: 1-2 queen-size mattresses (or a king if stored upright).
Boxes & Bins: Around 50-80 medium boxes stacked properly.
 
Business & Office Use
 
Office Furniture: Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, printers.
Inventory & Supplies: Retail stock, documents, seasonal business items.
Contractor Equipment: Tools, ladders, tool chests.
 
Outdoor & Recreational Items
 
Bicycles & Sports Gear: Kayaks, skis, snowboards, camping gear.
Lawn Equipment: Lawnmower, leaf blower, garden tools.
Motorcycles & Scooters: 1 standard motorcycle or multiple bikes.
 
Other Possibilities
 
Seasonal Decorations: Holiday decor, patio furniture.
Small Workstation or Hobby Area: If allowed by the facility.
 
Storage Tips
 
Use shelves to maximize vertical space.
Stack boxes and furniture efficiently.
Disassemble large items when possible.