FIND THE RIGHT SPACE
Compare Our Storage Sizes
Not sure how much storage space you need? Compare our available sizes with familiar spaces such as garden sheds, garages and removal vans to get a much clearer idea.
STORAGE MADE EASIER
How Much Storage Space Do I Need?
Square footage can be difficult to picture when you’re standing at home looking at furniture, boxes, equipment or stock. That’s why we’ve compared our storage sizes with everyday spaces you’re more likely to recognise.
Use the guide below as a starting point. If you’re still unsure, tell our team what you need to store and we’ll help you choose a suitable size.
AT A GLANCE
From 25 sq ft to 220 sq ft
Our smallest and largest storage spaces are very different. The comparison below shows each size against our largest 220 sq ft storage space.
The red section of each bar shows the size of the storage space compared with our largest 220 sq ft option.
25 sq ft
Small garden shed
Small garden shed
35 sq ft
Average garden shed
Average garden shed
55 sq ft
Half a single garage
Half a single garage
70 sq ft
Almost a full Luton van volume
Almost a full Luton van volume
80 sq ft
Small single garage
Small single garage
96 sq ft
Modern single garage
Modern single garage
110 sq ft
Single garage plus extra space
Single garage plus extra space
120 sq ft
Generous single garage
Generous single garage
130 sq ft
1.25× single garage
1.25× single garage
150 sq ft
1.5× single garage
1.5× single garage
180 sq ft
Nearly a double garage
Nearly a double garage
220 sq ft
Large double garage
Large double garage
SIZE BY SIZE
Storage Size Comparison Guide
Compare each available size with a familiar space to help narrow down the best option for your belongings.
25 sq ft
25 sq ft
Small garden shed or walk-in wardrobe
A compact storage option when you only need a little extra room.
35 sq ft
35 sq ft
Average garden shed or large box room
A useful step up when a smaller storage space isn’t quite enough.
55 sq ft
55 sq ft
Around half the size of a single garage
More room for larger belongings and multiple groups of boxes.
70 sq ft
70 sq ft
Slightly under a full Luton van volume
A substantial amount of storage without moving up to garage-sized space.
80 sq ft
80 sq ft
Large Luton van or small single garage
A useful reference point when you are beginning to need garage-sized storage.
96 sq ft
96 sq ft
Approximately a standard modern single garage
An easy size to visualise if you’re used to a typical home garage.
110 sq ft
110 sq ft
Single garage plus additional storage space
Extra capacity beyond a conventional single-garage footprint.
120 sq ft
120 sq ft
A generous single garage
Plenty of floor space when a standard garage-sized unit may be too tight.
130 sq ft
130 sq ft
Around 1.25× the size of a single garage
A larger storage space with considerably more room than a typical garage.
150 sq ft
150 sq ft
Around 1.5× a single garage or large workshop
A sizeable option when you have a much larger volume of belongings to store.
180 sq ft
180 sq ft
Nearly the size of a double garage
One of our larger options when you need substantial storage capacity.
220 sq ft
220 sq ft
Approximately a large double garage
Our largest size in this comparison, providing significantly more floor space.
STILL NOT SURE?
You Don’t Need to Work It Out Alone
Choosing too little space can make storage awkward, while choosing far more than you need means paying for unused room.
Tell our team what you’re planning to store. We can talk through your belongings and help you decide which available storage size is likely to suit you best.
Let Us Help You Choose
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What you need to store
- How much furniture you have
- Approximately how many boxes you have
- Whether you’re moving home or storing business stock
- How long you expect to need storage
A Simple Guide, Not an Exact Packing Calculation
The comparisons above are designed to help you visualise the relative size of each storage space. The amount you can actually fit inside will depend on the dimensions and shape of your belongings and how efficiently everything is packed and stacked.
If you’re between two sizes, speak to us before booking and we’ll help you make a more informed choice.
Found the Space You Need?
Contact Perth Self Store to discuss availability, or tell us what you need to store and we’ll help you choose.