{"id":1068,"date":"2026-06-18T01:21:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mystorageguide.com\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2026-07-13T19:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:25:39","slug":"10x10-vs-10x20-storage-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/10x10-vs-10x20-storage-units\/","title":{"rendered":"10&#215;10 vs 10&#215;20 Storage Units"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"sg-article sg-template-comparison\" data-storageguide-id=\"article_mqgxvl1i_c2b61p2o\">\n<header class=\"sg-hero\">\n<div class=\"sg-hero-copy\">\n<div class=\"sg-kicker\">StorageGuide editorial guide<\/div>\n<h1>10&#215;10 vs 10&#215;20 Storage Units<\/h1>\n<p class=\"sg-dek\">Use this size guide to compare bulky furniture, box count, walkway space, climate-control needs, drive-up access, and the questions to ask before reserving a unit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-meta\"><span>StorageGuide<\/span><span>Updated Jul 8, 2026<\/span><span>comparison<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"sg-hero-image\" data-sg-slot=\"hero\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10x10-vs-10x20-storage-units-hero.webp\" alt=\"Boxes moving into climate controlled storage on a hot day\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>boxes moving into climate controlled storage on a hot day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"sg-watch-card\">\n<div>\n        <span>Start here<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to pick between two of the most-rented sizes.<\/h2>\n<p>10&#215;10 and 10&#215;20 are some of the most common unit sizes. This guide helps you compare the two and choose the right size for you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <a class=\"sg-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/storage-finder\/\">Find your storage size<\/a><br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-at-a-glance\" aria-label=\"At a glance\">\n<div class=\"sg-card-label\">At a glance<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-metric-grid\">\n<div class=\"sg-metric\"><span>10&#215;10<\/span><strong>100 sq ft<\/strong><em>Roughly a one-bedroom apartment&#039;s furniture and boxes<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-metric\"><span>10&#215;20<\/span><strong>200 sq ft<\/strong><em>About a one-car garage; a 2\u20133 bedroom home or a vehicle<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-metric\"><span>Volume gap<\/span><strong>~800 vs ~1,600 cu ft<\/strong><em>With 8-ft ceilings, the 10&#215;20 nearly doubles usable space<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-metric\"><span>Decide by<\/span><strong>Bulky items first<\/strong><em>Fit the big pieces, then fill gaps with boxes<\/em><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-layout\">\n<aside class=\"sg-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"sg-toc\"><span>In this guide<\/span><a href=\"#sg-section-1\">Count your bulky items before you count boxes<\/a><a href=\"#sg-section-2\">Use 10&#215;10 and 10&#215;20 as ranges, not exact ceilings<\/a><a href=\"#sg-section-3\">Leave a walkway if you&#039;ll visit the unit<\/a><a href=\"#sg-section-4\">Compare the next size up before forcing a tight fit<\/a><a href=\"#sg-section-5\">Does either size change your climate-control call?<\/a><a href=\"#sg-section-6\">Drive-up vs. indoor at each size, and what to ask<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-sidebar-card\"><span>Key decision<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Will your bulky items (mattress, sofa, fridge, washer\/dryer) plus a walkway fit in 100 square feet, or do you need the 200 square feet of a 10&#215;20?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>      <main class=\"sg-main\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-section sg-intro\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Editorial take<\/div>\n<h2>What matters most<\/h2>\n<p>Use the article as a decision filter: choose the smallest unit that comfortably fits your load, use climate control for wood, electronics, documents, photos, and fabrics, prioritize access that matches your real schedule, and compare regular rates and fees before trusting the cheapest promotion.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-1\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Start here<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Count your bulky items before you count boxes<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>Boxes flex to fill whatever space is left, so they&#039;re the wrong thing to plan around. Your big, rigid items decide the size. A 10&#215;10 comfortably takes a queen mattress and frame, a sofa, a dresser, and a few appliances stacked or lined along one wall. Once you add a second mattress set, a dining table, a washer and dryer, and a fridge all at once, those pieces start fighting for floor space and you&#039;re into 10&#215;20 territory. Walk your home and list only the items you can&#039;t fold or flatten \u2014 that list, not the box pile, tells you which size to compare.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>List rigid items first: mattress, sofa, fridge, washer\/dryer, table, shelving<\/li>\n<li>Treat boxes as filler for gaps and vertical space<\/li>\n<li>Two large soft-goods items on one wall usually signals the next size up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>10&#215;10 furniture load<\/span><strong>~1 bedroom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bed, sofa, dresser, and boxes<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Measure your longest single item (usually a sofa or mattress) with a tape before you rent. A 10-foot wall swallows an 84-inch sofa, but two long pieces on the same wall won&#039;t both fit \u2014 that&#039;s often the real trigger for going to a 10&#215;20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-2\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Planning ranges<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Use 10&#215;10 and 10&#215;20 as ranges, not exact ceilings<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>Advertised sizes describe floor area, but your real capacity is cubic feet. A 10&#215;10 with 8-foot ceilings gives you around 800 cubic feet; a 10&#215;20 roughly doubles that to about 1,600. That means a 10&#215;10 leans toward a one-bedroom apartment&#039;s contents, while a 10&#215;20 lands near a two-to-three-bedroom home or a one-car garage. Think of each size as a range you can stretch upward by stacking, or shrink by leaving aisles. If your load sits at the top edge of a 10&#215;10, don&#039;t force it \u2014 a packed-to-the-door unit is miserable to access and easy to damage.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>10&#215;10 \u2248 one-bedroom apartment contents<\/li>\n<li>10&#215;20 \u2248 2\u20133 bedroom home or one-car garage<\/li>\n<li>Cubic feet, not square feet, decides what really fits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>Usable volume<\/span><strong>800 vs 1,600 cu ft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Same footprint math, 8-ft ceilings<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stack vertically only where it&#039;s safe: heavy and sturdy on the bottom, light and fragile on top, nothing leaning on appliance doors. Gaining a size&#039;s worth of room by going tall works better for sealed boxes than for furniture you&#039;ll need to pull out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-3\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Access<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Leave a walkway if you&#039;ll visit the unit<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>The size that fits your stuff on move-in day isn&#039;t always the size that works over months of visits. If you&#039;ll pull out seasonal gear, swap furniture, or grab boxes on a rotation, you need a center aisle \u2014 and an aisle eats floor space. A 10&#215;10 packed wall-to-wall gives you no room to step inside; the same load in a 10&#215;20 leaves a clear path to the back. Renters who store and forget can size tight; renters who visit monthly should size for the walkway. This matters more in Arkansas summers, when digging through a sealed unit in July heat is its own punishment.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>Store-and-forget loads can size tight<\/li>\n<li>Frequent-access loads need a permanent aisle<\/li>\n<li>Keep seasonal and frequently used items near the door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>Center aisle<\/span><strong>~2\u20133 ft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reserve it before you load<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you know you&#039;ll access items often, plan the unit like a room with a floor plan: frequently used boxes near the door, long-term items to the back, and a 2\u20133 foot center aisle you never fill. That single aisle is often what pushes a borderline load from a 10&#215;10 to a 10&#215;20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"sg-wide-image sg-supporting-image\" data-sg-slot=\"supporting\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10x10-vs-10x20-storage-units-supporting.webp\" alt=\"Sensitive belongings packed for climate controlled storage\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>sensitive belongings packed for climate controlled storage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-4\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Cost vs. comfort<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Compare the next size up before forcing a tight fit<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>A 10&#215;10 costs less per month than a 10&#215;20, and paying for empty space is a real waste \u2014 but so is renting too small and cramming. Before you lock in a tight 10&#215;10, price the 10&#215;20 at the same facility and weigh the difference against the aggravation of a jammed unit, likely damage, and a mid-lease upgrade if it doesn&#039;t work. If the step-up cost is modest and your load is right at the 10&#215;10 limit, the larger unit usually pays for itself in easier access and fewer dings. Look at the ongoing monthly rate and any fees, not just a discounted first month.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>Price both sizes at the same facility side by side<\/li>\n<li>Factor in damage risk and a possible mid-lease upgrade<\/li>\n<li>Compare true monthly cost, not the first-month special<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>Decide on<\/span><strong>Ongoing rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not the intro promo<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get both sizes&#039; full monthly rate in writing, including administrative and insurance fees, then divide by the months you expect to store. A borderline 10&#215;10 that forces a move to a 10&#215;20 in month three often costs more than just starting with the 10&#215;20.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-5\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Climate<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Does either size change your climate-control call?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>Unit size and climate control are separate decisions, but they interact once you&#039;re choosing between these two. A 10&#215;20 often holds a bigger, more valuable mix \u2014 wood furniture, upholstered pieces, electronics, appliances, and paper records \u2014 which raises the stakes for temperature and humidity. Arkansas summers bring sustained heat and moisture that can warp wood, mildew fabric, and stress electronics in a standard drive-up unit. If your 10&#215;20 is mostly a car, tools, and sealed plastic bins, standard is usually fine; if it&#039;s a household&#039;s worth of sensitive belongings, climate control earns its keep regardless of which size you land on.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>Size and climate control are independent choices<\/li>\n<li>Bigger loads tend to include more sensitive items<\/li>\n<li>Sealed bins and tools tolerate standard units better than wood and electronics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>Arkansas summer<\/span><strong>Heat + humidity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Warps wood, invites mildew<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sort your list into &#039;tough&#039; (metal, plastic, outdoor gear) and &#039;sensitive&#039; (wood, leather, electronics, photos, documents). If the sensitive pile is more than a few boxes, choose climate control even if it nudges you toward a slightly smaller unit to stay on budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section\" id=\"sg-section-6\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Access type<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"sg-list-title-text\">Drive-up vs. indoor at each size, and what to ask<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-section-body\">\n<p>How you&#039;ll load matters as much as capacity. A drive-up 10&#215;10 or 10&#215;20 lets you back a vehicle to the door \u2014 ideal for heavy appliances, a mattress, and anything you don&#039;t want to carry far. Indoor units add a layer of protection and are more commonly climate-controlled, but you&#039;ll move items through hallways and sometimes an elevator, which slows a big 10&#215;20 move. Match the access to your load: a garage-style haul favors drive-up, while a sensitive household load may be worth the indoor walk. Confirm the details before you sign so move-in day holds no surprises.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-bullet-list\">\n<li>Drive-up suits appliances and heavy furniture<\/li>\n<li>Indoor adds protection and is more often climate-controlled<\/li>\n<li>Confirm access hours and elevator access for large 10&#215;20 moves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside class=\"sg-stat-card\"><span>Ask up front<\/span><strong>Access, type, price<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Confirm before signing<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"sg-tip\"><strong>Practical tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before renting, ask three things: what are the access hours, is the unit drive-up or indoor (and if indoor, is there an elevator), and what&#039;s the full monthly rate after any promo ends. The answers often decide between two otherwise-identical sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section sg-table-section\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Fast comparison<\/div>\n<h2>Quick summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"sg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Decision<\/th>\n<th>What to check<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>How much fits<\/td>\n<td>10&#215;10 \u2248 1-bedroom; 10&#215;20 \u2248 2\u20133 bedroom or one-car garage<\/td>\n<td>Sizing by home type gets you close before you measure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bulky items<\/td>\n<td>Whether appliances + a full living room + a bedroom overlap on the floor<\/td>\n<td>Overlapping big items is the main reason to jump to a 10&#215;20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Walkway<\/td>\n<td>Do you need a center aisle for regular visits?<\/td>\n<td>An aisle can push a borderline load into the larger size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Climate control<\/td>\n<td>How many wood, leather, electronic, or paper items you&#039;re storing<\/td>\n<td>Arkansas heat and humidity can damage sensitive belongings in standard units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access type<\/td>\n<td>Drive-up vs. indoor, elevator, and access hours<\/td>\n<td>Affects move-in effort and daily access, especially for a large load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>True cost<\/td>\n<td>Ongoing monthly rate plus fees at both sizes<\/td>\n<td>A tight 10&#215;10 that forces an upgrade can cost more than starting at 10&#215;20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"sg-wide-image sg-supporting-image\" data-sg-slot=\"supporting-bottom\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/10x10-vs-10x20-storage-units-supporting-bottom.webp\" alt=\"Indoor storage unit prepared for humid weather\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>indoor storage unit prepared for humid weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"sg-section sg-stats-section\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Price and fit checks<\/div>\n<h2>Storage numbers worth checking<\/h2>\n<p>Use these numbers as decision anchors before comparing facilities. The goal is not to guess a perfect unit \u2014 it is to compare the same details across options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stats-grid\">\n<div class=\"sg-stat-tile\"><span>Size check<\/span><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>List largest items, box count, and aisle needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-stat-tile\"><span>Common sizes<\/span><strong>5&#215;10 \/ 10&#215;10 \/ 10&#215;20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use these as comparison anchors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-stat-tile\"><span>Price checks<\/span><strong>3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monthly rate, promo length, required fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-stat-tile\"><span>Access choice<\/span><strong>2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Drive-up convenience vs. indoor protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"sg-table-wrap sg-price-table\">\n<table class=\"sg-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Check<\/th>\n<th>What to compare<\/th>\n<th>Why it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>5&#215;10<\/td>\n<td>Boxes, small bedroom, seasonal items<\/td>\n<td>A small unit can save money if it truly fits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10&#215;10<\/td>\n<td>Apartment contents or household overflow<\/td>\n<td>Often a safer middle option for mixed items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10&#215;20<\/td>\n<td>Multi-room moves or large equipment<\/td>\n<td>More room can reduce loading frustration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Climate control<\/td>\n<td>Sensitive vs. durable belongings<\/td>\n<td>Arkansas heat and humidity change the risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section sg-verdict\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Final word<\/div>\n<h2>StorageGuide verdict<\/h2>\n<p>Use the article as a decision filter: choose the smallest unit that comfortably fits your load, use climate control for wood, electronics, documents, photos, and fabrics, prioritize access that matches your real schedule, and compare regular rates and fees before trusting the cheapest promotion.<\/p>\n<p>          <a class=\"sg-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/storage-finder\/\">Find your storage size<\/a><br \/>\n        <\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-section sg-faqs\" id=\"faqs\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Common questions<\/div>\n<h2>Storage FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sg-faq-list\">\n<details class=\"sg-faq\">\n<summary>Is a 10&#215;20 just double a 10&#215;10?<\/summary>\n<p>Close \u2014 a 10&#215;20 has twice the floor area (200 vs 100 sq ft) and roughly twice the usable volume (about 1,600 vs 800 cubic feet with standard 8-foot ceilings). The practical difference is that a 10&#215;20 gives you room for big items plus a walkway, while a fully loaded 10&#215;10 leaves no aisle.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"sg-faq\">\n<summary>Will a one-bedroom apartment fit in a 10&#215;10?<\/summary>\n<p>Usually yes. A 10&#215;10 typically holds a queen bed, a sofa, a dresser, a few appliances, and a stack of boxes. If you&#039;re adding a second bedroom&#039;s furniture, a dining set, and a full appliance lineup at the same time, compare the 10&#215;20.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"sg-faq\">\n<summary>Can I fit a car in a 10&#215;10?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Most standard cars and SUVs need a 10&#215;20, which is comparable to a one-car garage. Larger trucks and vans may need a 10&#215;25 or bigger. A 10&#215;10 is too short for a full vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"sg-faq\">\n<summary>Do I need climate control for either size?<\/summary>\n<p>It depends on what you store, not the size itself. Wood furniture, leather, electronics, photos, and documents do best with climate control, especially through Arkansas summers when heat and humidity can warp and mildew belongings. Tools, metal, and sealed plastic bins tolerate standard units.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"sg-faq\">\n<summary>How do I avoid paying for empty space?<\/summary>\n<p>Size to your bulky items plus a walkway if you&#039;ll visit, then fill remaining space with stackable boxes. If your load only half-fills a 10&#215;20, drop to a 10&#215;10. If a 10&#215;10 leaves you cramming with no aisle, step up.<\/p>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-related\">\n<div class=\"sg-section-kicker\">Keep reading<\/div>\n<h2>Related storage guides<\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/arkansas-storage-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-unit\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">Arkansas Storage Guide<\/a><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/5x10-vs-10x10-storage-units\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">5&#215;10 vs 10&#215;10 Storage Units<\/a><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/drive-up-vs-indoor-storage-units\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">Drive-Up vs Indoor Storage Units<\/a><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/climate-controlled-vs-standard-storage-in-arkansas\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">Climate-Controlled vs Standard Storage in Arkansas<\/a><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/storage-unit-vs-garage-storage\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">Storage Unit vs Garage Storage<\/a><a href=\"\/storage-guide\/self-storage-vs-portable-storage-containers\/\" data-link-status=\"done\">Self Storage vs Portable Storage Containers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>      <\/main><br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<section class=\"sg-cta-band\">\n<div>\n        <span>Next step<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Compare 10&#215;10 and 10&#215;20 units near you<\/h2>\n<p>See both sizes side by side at Arkansas facilities, check access type and hours, and pick the fit that matches your bulky items \u2014 not just the cheapest promo.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>      <a class=\"sg-button sg-button-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myustorage.com\/storage-guide\/storage-finder\/\">Find your storage size<\/a><br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10&#215;10 vs 10&#215;20 storage units: Use this size guide to compare bulky furniture, box count, walkway space, climate-control needs, drive-up access, and the questi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1065,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_storageguide_source_id":"article_mqgxvl1i_c2b61p2o","_storageguide_article_type":"comparison","_storageguide_article_format":"comparison","_storageguide_page_kind":"","_storageguide_conversion_links":"[]","_storageguide_quick_take":"10x10 and 10x20 are some of the most common unit sizes. 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