Living by the Sound · October 5, 2026
Same width. Twice the floor space.
A 5×5 gives you 25 square feet. A 5×10 gives you 50. Both measure five feet across. The larger unit adds five feet of depth. That extra length helps when you need to store a mattress, dresser or longer piece of furniture.
| Compare | 5×5 | 5×10 |
|---|---|---|
| Floor space | 25 square feet | 50 square feet |
| Shape | Five-foot square | Five feet wide, ten feet deep |
| Good starting point | Boxes, seasonal belongings, small furniture | Mattress, dresser, TV and boxes |
| Moving use | Decluttering while you stage a home | Holding more furniture between move-out and move-in |
Choose a 5×5 for a smaller overflow
Use it for packed boxes, off-season clothing and a few compact items while you clear closets or prepare a home for sale.
- Seasonal decorations and sports gear
- Boxes from a closet or home office
- A small dresser or other compact furniture
Choose a 5×10 for more furniture
Start here when you need to bridge closing dates or hold the contents of a smaller room. Make a floor plan before you reserve.
- A mattress set and dresser
- A TV, boxes and smaller household pieces
- A small loveseat, if its measurements fit your layout
Plan around your Greenwich move
If you are moving from a NYC apartment, list the furniture you need to keep before you book storage. A few staging boxes point toward a 5×5. A bed, dresser and more household pieces point toward a 5×10 or a larger unit.
Coordinate the unit with your Connecticut mover. Check loading access, elevator hours and whether the crew can reach the unit on your move date. If your closing date shifts, confirm the next month’s rate and the move-out notice.
For the rest of the move, use the NYC-to-Greenwich guide and the Greenwich moving hub.
Measure before you reserve
- Measure the longest and widest pieces, including furniture legs and handles.
- Sketch their footprints inside a five-foot-wide rectangle.
- Leave a path to the boxes you will need during the move.
- Ask the facility for the door opening, interior dimensions and access hours.
A longer unit helps with floor space. Door width, turns in the hallway and packing order still decide how easily your furniture gets inside.
Compare the full monthly cost
Compare both sizes at facilities near your home and moving route. Check the regular monthly rate, any setup fee, insurance requirements, access hours and the move-out notice. Treat a first-month offer separately from the rate you will pay after it ends.
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