Storage Unit Calculator Instructions

Enter quantities of each item that you intend to store. The calculator is designed to output the most efficient unit size result. Given varying ceiling heights, we assume an average ceiling height of 9' and build in a 15% padding to account for other anomalies and packing/storing techniques.


Living Area
Bookcase Bookshelves Cabinet
Chair, arm Chair straight Chair occasional
Chair overstuffed Chair rocking Desk
Fireplace equip. Lamp Sofa, 6ft.
Sofa, sectional/each piece Loveseat Stereo System Console
Table Table, coffee/end TV, table-model
TV, console Wall Unit Recliner
Ottoman Chaise lounge Day bed
Media/Wall unit Bookcase–long Wet bar
Cabinet–long HD/flat panel TV (55”) HD/flat panel TV (32”)
Office chair Computer work station

Kitchen & Dining Areas
Air conditioner Buffet, base Cabinet, corner
Chair Chair, dining Dehumidifier
Dishwasher Dryer Freezer
Refrigerator Server Stove
Table Table, dining Vacuum cleaner
Washing machine Bar table Bar chair/stool
Microwave stand China buffet–long

Bedroom Area
Bed, bunk Bed, double Bed, single
Bed, king Bed, queen Bed, fouton
Bookshelves Chair Bureau
Chest, cedar Desk Dresser, single
Dresser, double Night stand Armoire
Vanity/dressing table Wardrobe Crib

Miscellaneous Items
Bicycle Desk Fan
File cabinet, cdbd File cabinet, 2 drw File cabinet, 4 drw
Golf bag Hamper, Clothes Large Stroller
Patio table Patio chair Patio chaise lounge
Piano, baby grand Piano, upright Rug, large
Rug, small Sewing machine Suitcase
Table, card Table, game Trunk
Box, book Box, legal tote Box, all-purpose
Dryer Bar fridge/wine cooler Electric fireplace
Barbecue Adirondack chair Lawnmower
Billiard table Treadmill Box (Extra-Large)
Box (Large) Storage Bin


is your estimated cubic footage