SELF STORAGE SIZE GUIDE – HOW MUCH SPACE???

It can be a difficult question to answer when you need self storage in Manchester. How much storage space do I actually need? It’s hard to visualise and quantify your home or items into a specific self storage size or certain size of PODS container. That’s why we have put together some handy ideas and a self storage size guide for our self storage containers, what they may hold and the size of property we recommend for each storage unit/s.

Nobody wants to pay for storage space they don’t use. But what’s even worse is discovering that you need more space after you’ve loaded most of your stuff. However, the good thing is – if you book your PODS container in advance, you will know if you need more space well ahead of your move. Much better than hiring a van and finding out it’s not big enough on moving day!!! The handy table below uses the square footage of your home, and how heavily or lightly furnished it is, to approximate the container size or multiple sizes that best suit your needs.

If you do not know the square footage of your home then the following may also help you. It is also useful to know the requirements needed for the delivery of our PODS self storage containers. They are delivered using our unique PODZilla lifting system.

7ft PODS CONTAINER

If you’re looking at decluttering or box room type storage. We recommend our smallest 7ft PODS container which holds around 50 large boxes or items of furniture. Remember sofas can be stood on their end if required and items can be stacked right to the top as its 7ft tall inside! The 7ft PODS container gives you 35sqft of space and is approximately 5 feet wide by 7 feet deep and 7 feet tall. We deliver and load this unit for you, so you don’t need to lift a finger. You just need to make sure all your items are boxed, packed, dismantled (where appropriate) and are ready to go!

Read more about the 7ft Load & Go service.

12ft PODS CONTAINER

If you have a small 1-2 bed apartment or a 1-2 bed house (not too heavily furnished) we would recommend our 12ft PODS container, it’s the size of a small garage so should be perfect for this size of property. It is 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8 feet high, so there is plenty of head height to move around items inside and stack them to the top of the container to maximise your self storage space. The 12ft PODS container is the smaller of our 2 containers available for on site storage, so many of our customers use this during renovations or when moving a smaller or limited house contents. Our 12ft PODS Container gives you 100sq feet of self storage space if you are comparing us to traditional self storage rooms.

16ft PODS CONTAINER

This is the largest single container we offer. At 16 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall it is the same width and height as the 12ft PODS container but is an extra 4 feet in length. We recommend the 16ft PODS container for 2 bedroom properties and up to a 3 bedroom house in some cases. It all depends on how much “stuff” you have to move and store from your property as to what size you will need. This is our most popular size for both moving house and self storage. The 16ft storage unit provides around 1000 cubic feet of space or 130sq feet if you are comparing to other self storage sizes.

Multiple containers can be provided for larger moving and storage needs. We can deliver one container for decluttering all your non essentials prior to your move, which can be really helpful to clear some space. Have a look at our handy Storage Calculator and if you input your items it will give you a really good insight into the size of container or number of containers you may need.

I’M STILL NOT SURE SO HELP ME WITH SELF STORAGE SIZES!

It depends how heavily furnished your property is with regards to the items you are putting into storage. Remember to take into account any outside space, sheds and garages as these spaces are often forgotten about if you’re moving and need storage. These spaces can be really quite full with boxes, crates, tools, furniture and appliances.

Also some things do stack better than others. If you have a lot of awkward or very large items, you may find you need a larger space than anticipated. It is always better to slightly over estimate that under to estimate when it comes to self storage spaces. You don’t want things to be crammed in too tightly and you want to make sure your furniture is protected properly.

Visit PODS Container Sizes to see all of the options available.

PODS Storage Calculator

How much storage space do you need?

Please enter your data below to determine what you need.

Items

Armchair small
Armchair medium
Armchair large
Armchair recliner
Bureau
Bookcase small
Bookcase tall
Cabinet small
Cabinet medium
Cabinet large
Coffee table
Sofa small
Sofa large
Sofa medium
Sofa bed
Sideboard large
Sideboard small
Nest of tables
Sideboard medium
Grandfather clock
Grand Piano
Piano baby grand
Piano upright
Footstool
Lamp floor
Piano stool
Rug small
Rug large
TV tube small
TV tube large
TV flat screen large
TV stand
TV flat screen small
Satellite/Freeview box
Hi fi
CD tower
Hi fi speaker
VCR/DVD/Bluray
Table lamp
Indoor plant
Large plant
Small table
Small box
Large box
Tall box
Bags
Small Archive box
Large Archive box
Mirror small
Mirror large
Pictures small
Pictures large

Small dining table
Medium dining table
Large dining table
Dining chair
Sideboard small
Sideboard large
Small table
Cabinet small
Cabinet large
Bookcase short
Bookcase tall
Welsh dresser
Rug small
Table lamp
Small box
Large box
Tall box
Mirror small
Mirror large
Pictures small
Pictures large

Bed divan single
Bed divan double
Bed divan queen size
Bed divan king size
Bed bunk
Bed frame single
Bed frame double
Bed frame queen size
Bed frame king size
Bed small childs
Sofa bed
Cot
Wardrobe single
Wardrobe double
Wardrobe triple
Chest of drawers small
Chest of drawers large
Dressing table
Bookcase short
Bookcase tall
Nursery chest/dresser
Play pen
Occasional chair
Chaise longue
Futon
Trunk
Chair rocking
Ottoman box
TV flat screen
TV stand
Bedside cabinet
Clothes basket
Chair child
Table lamp
Small table
Mirror Small
Mirror large
Picture small
Picture large
Suitcases

Office desk
Table
Photocopier
Printer
Monitor flat
Computer desk
Desk pedestal
Filing cabinet 4 drawer
Meeting table
Swivel chair
Executive chair
Fridges
Server cabinet 6ft
Server cabinet 3ft
Filing cabinet 2 drawer
Static chair
Fan
Printer network
Hard drive
Small box
Large box
Tall box
Archive boxes
Crates
Pictures small
Pictures large

Freezer or fridge small
Freezer tall
Fridge freezer
Fridge freezer US style
Freezer chest
Kitchen cabinet
Cooker small
Cooker large
Cooker range
Washing machine
Dryer
Dishwasher
Table breakfast
Air con unit
Baby high chair
Dehumidifier
Cabinet small
Microwave
Chair breakfast
Stool
Bin
Small box
Large box
Tall box
Mirror small
Mirror large
Ironing board
Picture small
Picture large

Trampoline
Pool table
Table tennis table

Cabinet small
Small box
Large box
Mirror

Sideboard small
Sideboard medium
Sideboard large
Hall table
Small box
Large box
Mirror small
Mirror large
Pictures small
Pictures large

Small box
Large box
Tall box

Garden table
Garden chair
Garden lounger
Portable BBQ
Bicycle
Garden chest
Tall plastic shed
Ride on mower
Snooker table 6ft
Climbing frame
Wendy house
Canoe
Garden bench
Picnic table
Swing
Workbench
Ladder
Slide
Large outdoor plant
Sandpit
Tool case
Car roof box
Weights machine
Running machine
Exercise bike
Rattan chair
Wheelbarrow
Parasol
Medium outdoor plant
Step ladder
Tool cabinet
Mower petrol
Garden ornament
Tall box
Mower elec
Outdoor bin
Heater gas
Spare tyre
Child's tyre
Skis snowboard
Pushchairs
Strimmer
Small outdoor plant
Garden hose
Stacking chair
Folding chair
Golf clubs bag

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Suggested Sizes

The correct amount of self storage container space can massively vary depending on how much stuff you have and the size of certain items. Our self storage size guide calculator gives you a much more accurate idea of which container or combination of containers you’ll need. Make sure to include the contents of all your rooms and spaces. Don’t forget the garage, loft, basement, and sheds. And remember, you can stack your belongings inside your container to make use of the height.