Finding the right size for your storage box

You would like to rent a storage box an are not sure how much storage space you need? Using a few examples, our size guide will help you to find the right size for your storage box.

Finding the right size for your storage box

You would like to rent a storage box an are not sure how much storage space you need? Using a few examples, our size guide will help you to find the right size for your storage box.

Size guide: Save space with the right storage box

For many of our customers it is difficult to estimate how large their storage space should be. Many overestimate the space they effectively need. If you calculate exactly and stack well, you can save a lot of space and money.

Our size guide helps you to determine the size of your storage box:

A couple of boxes | 1m³

Example
This fits into 1m³:

  • 5-6 moving boxes
  • or up to 8-10 wine boxes (6 bottles each)
  • or up to 2-3 big suitcases

A few pieces of furniture | 2 - 6m³

Example
This fits into 4m³:

  • 10-12 moving boxes
  • and 1 shelf (Billi Ikea)*
  • and 2 chairs**
  • 1 suitcase

* taken apart
**stacked

Studio | 7 - 10m³

Example
In 9m³ fits 1 room with:

  • 15 - 18 moving boxes
  • shelf (Billi Ikea)*
  • double bed* with mattress
  • bedside cabinet
  • 2 chairs**
  • 1 closet ( 2-door)

* taken apart
**stacked

2 room apartment | 11 - 16m³

Example
In 14m³ fit 2 rooms with:

Living room:

  • shelf (Billi Ikea)*
  • dining table* with 4 chairs**
  • armchair
  • TV set with TV furniture*
  • 2 seater sofa

Bedroom:

  • double bed* with mattress
  • wardrobe 4-door*
  • bedside cabinet

Additional:

  • 18 moving boxes

Add an extra 4m³ for a balcony:

  • barbecue
  • balcony table* with 2 chairs**
  • 6-10 flower pots
  • bicycle

* taken apart
**stacked

3 room apartment | 14 - 22m³

Example
In 20m³ fit 3 rooms with:

Living room:

  • shelf (Billi Ikea)*
  • dining table* with 6 chairs**
  • 3-seater sofa
  • coffee table
  • TV set with TV furniture*
  • armchair

Bedroom:

  • double bed* with mattress
  • wardrobe 4-door*
  • 2 bedside cabinets

Study:

  • desk* with office chair
  • filing cabinet*

Additional:

  • 24 moving boxes
  • shoe rack
  • ironing board & vacuum cleaner

Add an extra 4m³ for a balcony:

  • barbecue
  • balcony table* with 2 chairs**
  • 6-10 flower pots
  • bicycle

* taken apart
**stacked

4 room apartment | 20 - 30m³

Example
In 27m³ fit 4 rooms with:

Living room:

  • 3 shelves (Billi Ikea)*
  • dining table* with 6 chairs**
  • L-sofa (2 and 3 seater)
  • coffee table
  • TV set with TV furniture*
  • armchair

Bedroom:

  • double bed* with mattress
  • wardrobe 4-door*
  • 2 bedside cabinets

Study:

  • desk* with office chair
  • filing cabinet*

Childrens room:

  • 2 children's beds*
  • children's table*
  • children's cupboard*
  • 2 children's chairs
  • children's chair

Additional:

  • 30 moving boxes
  • shoe rack
  • ironing board & vacuum cleaner

Add an extra 5m³ for a balcony:

  • barbecue
  • balcony table* with 4 chairs**
  • 6-10 flower pots
  • 1 parasol
  • 2 bicycles

* taken apart
**stacked

5 room apartment | 25 - 40m³

Example
In 36m³ fit 5 rooms with:

Living room:

  • 5 shelves (Billi Ikea)*
  • dining table* with 8 chairs**
  • L-sofa ( 2 and 3 seater)
  • coffee table
  • TV set with TV furniture*
  • armchair

Bedroom:

  • double bed* with mattress
  • wardrobe 4-door*
  • 2 bedside cabinets

Study:

  • desk* with office chair
  • filing cabinet*

Childrens room:

  • 2 children's beds*
  • children's table*
  • children's cupboard*
  • 2 children's chairs

Guest room:

  • single bed* with mattress
  • bedside table
  • wardrobe 2 doors*

Additional:

  • 36 moving boxes
  • shoe rack
  • ironing board & vacuum cleaner
  • laundry rack

Add an extra 6m³ for a balcony:

  • barbecue
  • balcony table* with 6 chairs**
  • 6-10 flower pots
  • 1 parasol
  • 2 bicycles

* taken apart
**stacked

Important tips for selecting a storage box

Storage box - what size do I need?

Please note the following points when selecting your storage box:

  • In order to save space and money, you should stack and unscrew your things as much as possible.
  • Even your longest item must fit into the storage box: take a close look at the dimensions.
  • You need some space to move around in the storage box. If you want to be able to access your stuff on a regular basis, you should arrange your items accordingly.

What if the storage box doesn't fit?

Is the storage space you have rented too big or too small? No problem! With placeB you can flexibly change your booking. Just give us a call or a chat message and we will assign you another storage box.

You can also benefit from our 7-day cancellation period: If you cancel the contract within 7 days of booking, you will not be charged.

Tip: spread your items over two storage rooms

Sometimes it makes sense to rent several storage boxes. This has the following advantages:

  • Greater flexibility in storage size
  • Storage in steps and cost savings
  • More order and better overview in the inventory

The most important tips in a nutshell

  • The following guidelines will help you determine the appropriate size of your storage room:

    • 5-6 moving boxes: 1m³
    • Few pieces of furniture: 2-6m³
    • 1 room: 7-10m³
    • 2 room apartment: 11-16m³
    • 3-room apartment: 14-22m³
    • 4-room apartment: 20-30m³
    • 5-room apartment: 25-40m³

    If you also have a balcony and a cellar, you need a little more space.

How much storage space do I need

The following guidelines will help you determine the appropriate size of your storage room:

  • 5-6 moving boxes: 1m³
  • Few pieces of furniture: 2-6m³
  • 1 room: 7-10m³
  • 2 room apartment: 11-16m³
  • 3-room apartment: 14-22m³
  • 4-room apartment: 20-30m³
  • 5-room apartment: 25-40m³

If you also have a balcony and a cellar, you need a little more space.

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Need help choosing your storage box? We are happy to advise you by telephone. Or send us an email to info@placeb.ch with a list of all the things you would like to store. Let us know if you can unscrew and/or stack the items.

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Of course you can visit our storage boxes before renting. If you have the box 1:1 in front of you, you might find it easier to estimate the dimensions. Just give us a call and make an appointment.

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