Estimating Chart
Use this chart to estimate the volume of your goods. Then match the number of cubic feet you need with the right size storage space.
| Cubic Feet Per Piece | Number of Pieces | Total Cubic Feet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card table, clothes basket | 1 | ||
| Table lamps, ironing board, footstool, golf bag, clubs | 2 | ||
| Floor lamp, clothes hamper, high chair, portable sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, lawn chair, heater, tool chest |
3 | ||
| Table, chair, coffee, end or night tables, toy chest, tricycle | 4 | ||
| Barbecue, lawn mower, picnic bench, step ladder, foot locker, wagon | 5 | ||
| Playpen, wheelbarrow, bicycle | 6 | ||
| Rugs or pads, portable TV, crib, garden hose and tools, filing cabinet | 8 | ||
| Breakfast table, cedar chest, chaise lounge | 10 | ||
| Bookcase, rocking chair. Console TV | 12 | ||
| Occasion chair, corner cabinet | 13 | ||
| Dishwasher | 15 | ||
| Recliner chair, china cabinet, desk, bureau, dresser, washing machine, picnic table, sewing set | 20 | ||
| Buffet, double dresser, range | 25 | ||
| Buffet w/hutch top, couch, sofa, single bed | 30 | ||
| Hide-A-Bed | 35 | ||
| Wardrobe closet (Armoire) | 36 | ||
| Refrigerator | 40 | ||
| Double bed, freezer | 45 | ||
| Grant total |
Estimating the size of a storage space needed: Size may vary due to wall thickness and height. Most units are 10 feet in height. To arrive at the number of cubic feet in a storage space, follow the example. Approximate size = Square feet x Height = Cubic feet
5 x 10 = 50 x 10 = 500
Quick rule of thumb to determine size of space needed:
| USE | SIZE |
|---|---|
| Personal items only, i.e. skis, boxes, clothes | 5 X 5 |
| 1-2 Bedroom apartment | 5×10 |
| 2 Bedroom dwelling | 10 X 10 |
| 3 Bedroom dwelling | 10×15 to 10×20 |
| 5-7 Room house | 10×20 to 10×30 |
