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.