A 10x10 storage unit is 100 square feet — 10 feet wide by 10 feet deep. With a standard 8-foot ceiling that's 800 cubic feet. It's about the size of a small bedroom, and it's the most-rented storage size in the country because it holds the contents of a one- or two-bedroom apartment.
Below: the exact dimensions, what fits, and the question everyone asks about this size — whether a car will fit.
| Width | 10 feet (120 inches) |
| Depth | 10 feet (120 inches) |
| Floor area | 100 square feet |
| Typical ceiling height | 8 to 10 feet |
| Cubic feet | 800 to 1,000 cubic feet |
| Typical door | A roll-up door about 8 feet wide, or a standard hinged door on interior units |
| Closest everyday comparison | A small bedroom, or half a one-car garage |
Almost never. Most cars are 14 to 16 feet long, so they're 4 to 6 feet too long for a 10-foot-deep unit before you even think about closing the door. The only cars short enough are a few microcars like the two-seat Smart, and even then you'd have no room to get out.
What does fit in a 10x10: a motorcycle or two, a dirt bike, an ATV, a golf cart, or a go-kart. Measure the door opening first — it's often narrower than the unit.
For an actual car, the realistic starting point is a 10x20. Our guide to what size storage unit you need for a car covers clearance, trucks, and door sizes.
100 square feet: 10 times 10. That's the same whether it's a storage unit, a room, or a patio.
| Ceiling height | Cubic feet |
| 8 feet | 800 cubic feet |
| 9 feet | 900 cubic feet |
| 10 feet | 1,000 cubic feet |
| Unit size | Square feet | Roughly holds |
| 5x10 | 50 sq ft | A large closet |
| 10x10 | 100 sq ft | A one- to two-bedroom apartment |
| 10x15 | 150 sq ft | A two- to three-bedroom home, or a very small car |
| 10x20 | 200 sq ft | A three- to four-bedroom home, or one car |
| 10x30 | 300 sq ft | A four- to five-bedroom home, or a car plus boxes |
If you're between a 10x10 and a 10x15, go bigger. It's cheaper than renting a second unit when the first one fills up on moving day. See the 10x15 guide or the full storage unit size guide.
10 feet wide by 10 feet deep, or 100 square feet. With an 8-foot ceiling that's 800 cubic feet, about the size of a small bedroom.
No, not a typical car. Most are 14 to 16 feet long. Motorcycles, ATVs, and golf carts fit; cars start at a 10x20.
About one and a half to two rooms of furniture plus boxes, which is roughly a one-bedroom apartment.
Yes. Stand the mattress and box spring on their sides against a wall to save floor space.
120 inches wide by 120 inches deep.
No. Elite rents large, enclosed drive-up units starting around 600 square feet (a 20x30), built for vehicles, RVs, boats, and business storage. If you need a 10x10 for household goods, a standard self-storage facility near you is the better fit. If you're storing a vehicle or a lot more, contact us.
Run the Bakersfield storage size calculator for a recommendation based on what you're storing. If you end up needing more room, see the current move-in special or reserve online.
