An 8x20 storage unit (160 square feet) is similar in size to a one-car garage or a small shipping container. It provides 1,280 cubic feet of storage space (assuming an 8-foot ceiling). Here’s what you can typically fit:

Household Items

• Furniture for a 2-3 bedroom home: Couches, beds, dressers, tables, chairs, nightstands, bookshelves.

• Appliances: Refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove.

• Boxes & Bins: About 100+ medium boxes (stacked properly).

• Mattresses: Multiple queen or king-size mattresses with frames.

Business Use

• Office Equipment: Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, printers, office supplies.

• Inventory Storage: Retail goods, surplus stock.

• Contractor Tools & Equipment: Ladders, tool chests, generators.

Vehicles & Outdoor Gear

• Motorcycles & Scooters: 2-3 standard motorcycles or dirt bikes.

• Bicycles & Sports Equipment: Kayaks, paddleboards, skis, camping gear.

• Lawn & Garden Equipment: Lawn mowers, snow blowers, gardening tools.

Other Possibilities

• Small Car or ATV: If allowed by the storage facility.

• Seasonal Decorations: Holiday decor, artificial trees, extra furniture.

Storage Tips

• Use shelving to maximize vertical space.

• Stack boxes and furniture efficiently.

• Disassemble large furniture when possible.