Studio or a few rooms
A small flat’s worth of furniture, boxes and white goods.
How Much Storage Do I Need?
Work out how much space your move needs in seconds. Our storage size and cost calculator shows roughly what fits in each 250 cu ft container, and the weekly price — and we’ll confirm the exact figure free.
- One container holds about a one-bed home
- Pay only for the containers you use
- From £21/week storage, no deposit
- Free space estimate within 24 hours
Storage Cost Calculator
Add what you need to store or set the number of pods, and we’ll estimate the space and weekly price you need — then get a free quote to confirm.
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What are you storing?
Add the items you plan to store and we’ll work out the volume and how many pods you need — or skip this and just set the number of pods below.
Tea-chest box (4.5 cu ft)4.5 cu ft
Standard storage box (medium)3 cu ft
Book box (1.5 cu ft)1.5 cu ft
Linen box (large)6 cu ft
Wardrobe carton (tall)10 cu ft
Wardrobe carton (mini)6 cu ft
Plastic crate (large)4 cu ft
Picture box (large flat)3 cu ft
Bag / holdall2 cu ft
Suitcase (large)4 cu ft
Suitcase (small)2 cu ft
Vacuum-pack bag (clothes)2 cu ft
Hall table10 cu ft
Console table12 cu ft
Coat rack / stand6 cu ft
Umbrella stand3 cu ft
Shoe rack, small4 cu ft
Shoe rack, large8 cu ft
Hall mirror5 cu ft
Hall runner / rug4 cu ft
Boot bench10 cu ft
Hall cabinet15 cu ft
Freestanding coat cupboard20 cu ft
Sofa, 3-seater35 cu ft · 3/pod max
Sofa, 2-seater25 cu ft
Sofa, corner50 cu ft
Sofa bed (2-seater)30 cu ft
Sofa bed (3-seater)40 cu ft
Armchair15 cu ft
Recliner chair18 cu ft
Footstool / ottoman4 cu ft
Coffee table8 cu ft
Side / lamp table4 cu ft
Nest of tables6 cu ft
TV, large (50"+)6 cu ft
TV, small (under 40")3 cu ft
TV unit / stand10 cu ft
Bookcase, small12 cu ft
Bookcase, large20 cu ft
Sideboard18 cu ft
Display cabinet22 cu ft
Drinks cabinet14 cu ft
Wine rack6 cu ft
Piano stool3 cu ft
Stereo HiFi (stack)8 cu ft
Stereo, mini3 cu ft
Games console2 cu ft
Speakers (pair, floor-standing)10 cu ft
Speakers (pair, bookshelf)4 cu ft
Floor lamp6 cu ft
Table lamp2 cu ft
Rug, rolled (large)5 cu ft
Rug, rolled (small)3 cu ft
Mirror, large5 cu ft
Mirror, small2 cu ft
Curtains (pair)3 cu ft
Pot plant, large6 cu ft
Pot plant, small2 cu ft
Dining table, 6-seater25 cu ft
Dining table, 4-seater18 cu ft
Dining table, 8-seater35 cu ft
Dining table, extending30 cu ft
Dining chair5 cu ft
Carver chair7 cu ft
Welsh dresser30 cu ft
Sideboard22 cu ft
China cabinet25 cu ft
Drinks trolley6 cu ft
Display cabinet22 cu ft
Wine rack6 cu ft
Floor lamp6 cu ft
Rug, rolled5 cu ft
Fridge-freezer, American30 cu ft
Fridge-freezer, tall22 cu ft
Fridge, undercounter8 cu ft
Freezer, chest15 cu ft
Freezer, upright12 cu ft
Washing machine8 cu ft
Tumble dryer8 cu ft
Washer-dryer combo9 cu ft
Dishwasher8 cu ft
Cooker, freestanding12 cu ft
Range cooker25 cu ft
Microwave3 cu ft
Kitchen table15 cu ft
Kitchen chair4 cu ft
Bar stool6 cu ft
Kettle1 cu ft
Toaster1 cu ft
Stand mixer / food processor2 cu ft
Vacuum cleaner5 cu ft
Ironing board4 cu ft
Mop & bucket3 cu ft
Recycling bins (set)6 cu ft
Conservatory sofa, 3-seat30 cu ft
Conservatory sofa, 2-seat22 cu ft
Conservatory armchair14 cu ft
Coffee table, low8 cu ft
Wicker chair12 cu ft
Wicker sofa25 cu ft
Conservatory dining table18 cu ft
Cane chair10 cu ft
Pot plants (large)6 cu ft
Garden swing seat30 cu ft
Linen basket4 cu ft
Bath rack1 cu ft
Storage shelves8 cu ft
Vanity unit12 cu ft
Bathroom cabinet6 cu ft
Towel rail, freestanding4 cu ft
Toilet brush stand1 cu ft
Wall mirror4 cu ft
Plant stand3 cu ft
Bathroom stool3 cu ft
Weighing scales1 cu ft
Bed, super-king (mattress only)35 cu ft
Bed, super-king (base only)30 cu ft
Bed, king (mattress only)30 cu ft
Bed, king (base only)25 cu ft
Bed, double (mattress only)22 cu ft
Bed, double (base only)20 cu ft
Headboard, single6 cu ft
Headboard, double10 cu ft
Headboard, king12 cu ft
Wardrobe, single22 cu ft
Wardrobe, double35 cu ft
Wardrobe, triple50 cu ft
Chest of drawers, small14 cu ft
Chest of drawers, large20 cu ft
Bedside table6 cu ft
Dressing table18 cu ft
Dressing table mirror5 cu ft
Vanity stool4 cu ft
Blanket box / ottoman10 cu ft
Bedroom chair12 cu ft
Mirror, full-length6 cu ft
Bed, single (mattress only)14 cu ft
Bed, single (base only)13 cu ft
Bunk bed (full set)35 cu ft
Cabin bed30 cu ft
Cot / crib14 cu ft
Toddler bed18 cu ft
Junior wardrobe18 cu ft
Chest of drawers, kids14 cu ft
Bookshelf12 cu ft
Toy chest8 cu ft
Kids desk12 cu ft
Kids desk chair6 cu ft
Kids bedside table6 cu ft
Bean bag5 cu ft
Storage cube unit14 cu ft
Rocking horse8 cu ft
Doll house8 cu ft
Desk18 cu ft
Office chair8 cu ft
Filing cabinet, 2-drawer10 cu ft
Filing cabinet, 4-drawer18 cu ft
Computer (desktop tower)4 cu ft
Monitor3 cu ft
Printer4 cu ft
Bookcase, office18 cu ft
Shredder3 cu ft
Office safe (small)8 cu ft
Whiteboard / pin board4 cu ft
Photocopier (small)12 cu ft
Tool box4 cu ft
Toolbox (large rolling)12 cu ft
Workbench25 cu ft
Lawnmower, push8 cu ft
Lawnmower, ride-on35 cu ft
Strimmer / weed whacker4 cu ft
Hedge trimmer3 cu ft
Chainsaw3 cu ft
Wheelbarrow12 cu ft
Bicycle12 cu ft
Camping equipment (boxed)10 cu ft
Extension ladders14 cu ft
Step ladder6 cu ft
Garden hose & reel4 cu ft
Pressure washer5 cu ft
BBQ, kettle8 cu ft
BBQ, large gas18 cu ft
Patio table18 cu ft
Patio chair (folding)4 cu ft
Patio chair (rigid)6 cu ft
Garden bench14 cu ft
Parasol / umbrella5 cu ft
Patio heater8 cu ft
Garden tools (set)6 cu ft
Plant pot, large4 cu ft
Plant pot, medium2 cu ft
Trampoline (medium)50 cu ft
Slide / climbing frame60 cu ft
Sun lounger15 cu ft
Garden shed (flat-pack)60 cu ft
Piano, upright65 cu ft
Piano, baby grand90 cu ft
Piano, grand110 cu ft
Pool table (full size)60 cu ft
Snooker table70 cu ft
Safe, small8 cu ft
Safe, large25 cu ft
Treadmill25 cu ft
Exercise bike12 cu ft
Cross-trainer25 cu ft
Multi-gym50 cu ft
Rowing machine18 cu ft
Aquarium (empty)10 cu ft
Antique chest (large)20 cu ft
Grandfather clock18 cu ft
Statue / sculpture8 cu ft
Hot tub (portable)50 cu ft
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How many storage pods do you need?
Set above by your items, or choose directly — each pod holds about 250 cu ft (7 cu m), roughly a van load.
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How long do you need storage?
Storage is flexible, with no long tie-ins. Pick a rough length and we’ll fill the dates from today — tweak them, set your own, or choose ongoing if you’re not sure.
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Storage Size Guide by Home Size
As a rule of thumb, a one-bedroom home fits in a single 250 cu ft container from £21 per week, a two-bedroom home in two (from £42), a three-bedroom house in three (from £63) and a larger three or four-bedroom home in four (from £79) — and you only pay for the containers you use. Those weekly figures cover storage and insurance; collection and redelivery are quoted separately, upfront. Here’s a quick guide by home size and weekly cost; we confirm the exact figure free on your quote.
1-bed flat
Around 250 cu ft — the typical contents of a one-bedroom home.
2-bed house
Two bedrooms of furniture, sofas, appliances and boxes.
3-bed house
A full family home, including garage and loft items.
4-bed+ house
Larger homes — we simply add containers as needed.
Business & stock
Pallets, archives and stock — scale up or down anytime.
What Fits in One Container?
Each wooden container measures 5ft × 7ft × 8.6ft — around 250 cubic feet. That’s comfortably the contents of a one-bedroom flat: a bed, sofa, a few appliances, a wardrobe and a stack of boxes.
Bigger home? We just use more containers, sealed and stacked in our alarmed indoor warehouse, so you only ever pay for the space you actually fill. See our prices or storage solutions.
Room by room
Estimating Your Storage, Room by Room
The easiest way to picture how much storage you need is to think room by room. As a rule of thumb, one 250 cubic-foot container comfortably holds the contents of a single furnished room or a one-bedroom flat — so the more rooms you’re clearing, the more containers you’ll use. Below is a practical guide to help you estimate before we confirm the exact figure for free.
Bedrooms and living spaces
A typical double bedroom — bed and mattress, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside tables and a few boxes of clothes — fills roughly half to two-thirds of a container. A living room with a three-seater sofa, an armchair, a TV unit, a coffee table and bookshelves usually takes up a similar amount, so a one-bedroom flat as a whole tends to settle neatly into a single container. A two-bedroom home generally needs two containers, and a three- or four-bedroom house two to three, depending on how much furniture and how many boxes are involved.
Kitchens, appliances and white goods
Kitchens are mostly boxes — crockery, pans, small appliances and cupboard contents — which pack down efficiently, but large white goods take more room. A fridge-freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher each occupy a meaningful slice of a container, so if you’re storing several appliances it’s worth mentioning them when you ask for a quote. We wrap and protect appliances properly and stand them upright so nothing is damaged in storage.
Gardens, garages and bulky items
Garages and sheds are where volume hides. Lawnmowers, bikes, tools, garden furniture, BBQs and DIY equipment add up quickly, and bulky one-off items — a piano, a wardrobe that won’t dismantle, a large mirror or a set of golf clubs — are worth flagging early so we bring the right protection. Antiques, artwork and high-value pieces are handled with specialist care by our LAPADA-accredited team.
Businesses, archives and stock
For businesses, storage usually comes down to pallets, archive boxes and stock. A standard archive box is small, so a single container holds a great many of them; bulkier stock, display units or office furniture will use more. Whether you’re freeing up office space, holding seasonal stock or archiving paperwork, we’ll help you work out the most cost-effective number of containers for your business storage.
Let us do the maths
If all of that still feels like guesswork, don’t worry — estimating volume is genuinely hard, and getting it wrong means paying for space you don’t need. Use the calculator on this page for an instant guide, or simply tell us your home size or list your main items and we’ll give you an accurate container count and a fixed price within 24 hours. There’s no obligation, and because it’s all fully managed we’ll collect, load and store everything for you, then redeliver across West Sussex whenever you’re ready.
Still Not Sure? We’ll Estimate It Free
Guessing volume is hard, so we do it for you. Tell us your home size or list your main items and our team will estimate the number of containers — and the price — within 24 hours, with no obligation.
It’s all fully managed: we collect, load and store for you, then redeliver on 24 hours’ notice. Storing furniture? See our furniture storage page.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Storage Size Guide
The questions West Sussex customers ask us most.
As a rule of thumb, a one-bedroom home fits in one 250 cu ft container, a two-bed in two, a three-bed in three, and a larger home in four. If you’re unsure, we’ll estimate it free during your quote.
Each wooden container is 5ft × 7ft × 8.6ft — about 250 cubic feet, roughly the contents of a one-bedroom flat.
We simply add containers, so you only ever pay for the space you use — from £21 per week per container for storage and insurance, with collection and redelivery quoted separately.
Yes — tell us your home size or list your main items and we’ll estimate the containers and price within 24 hours.
No — managed storage means you pay per container, not for a half-empty room, so it’s often better value than self-storage.
Still have a question? Talk to the family team
Guides & Advice
Sizing & Cost Guides
Work out how much space you need and what it costs — plus how to pack so you use every inch of the container.
Costs & pricing
How much does storage really cost in West Sussex?
The honest full cost of storage near you — and why £21/week managed storage, plus an upfront collection quote, often beats a ‘cheaper’ self-storage unit once the van, fuel and your time are added. Read the guide
Packing
How to pack furniture without wrecking it
Why you should never seal solid wood or leather in plastic, what acid-free tissue is really for, and the packing mistakes that cause damage months later. Read the guide
Managed vs self-storage
Managed container storage vs a self-storage unit
No unit to drive to, no van to hire, no guessing a size. How the collected, sealed-container model really compares — and the two times self-storage still wins. Read the guideLocal Storage Across West Sussex — Storage Size Guide
Dedicated local pages for the towns and villages we cover right across West Sussex and just over the border — find yours.
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Storage from just £21 a week with no deposit — collection and redelivery quoted separately, upfront. Free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
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