Calculate storage space

How much space do you need for your move, renovation, or household goods? With our free storage calculator, you can calculate in 2 minutes how many cubic meters (m3) you need and which storage unit is best for you to rent.

Enter the number of rooms in your home, or select specific items such as sofas, cabinets, and boxes. The calculator immediately provides advice on the correct storage size and a price indication. This way, you never rent too much or too little space, whether you are looking for temporary storage or for a longer period.

How does the storage calculator work?

The ALLSAFE storage calculator works in three steps:

Step 1: Choose your calculation method Select how you want to calculate: based on the rooms in your home, the number of moving boxes, specific items (furniture, appliances), or enter the desired number of m³ directly if you already know it.

Step 2: Enter your details Add your belongings to the calculation. The more specific you are, the more precise the result. Don’t forget large items such as sofas, cabinets, mattresses, and white goods (appliances).

Step 3: Receive your advice The calculator immediately shows how many m³ you need, which storage unit fits your situation, and an indication of the monthly costs. This includes an overview of ALLSAFE locations in your area.

Rules of thumb: how much m³ of storage space do you need?

No time to fill everything in? Use these rules of thumb to quickly estimate how much storage space you need:

Tip: Calculate an extra 10% of space for walkways and to ensure items remain easily accessible. A storage unit packed to the ceiling is difficult to access.

What is the difference between m² and m³?

When it comes to storage space, we calculate in cubic meters (m³), not square meters (m²). This represents the volume of the space: $length \times width \times height$.

For example, a storage unit or garage box that is 2 meters wide, 2 meters deep, and 3 meters high has a volume of 12 m³ ($2 \times 2 \times 3 = 12$). This is important to know because you can also stack your belongings.

Some providers list the floor area in m². Be careful: a unit with a floor area of 4 m² can have a volume of 12 m³ if the height is 3 meters. At ALLSAFE, we always calculate in m³, so you know exactly how much you can store.

What fits in a storage unit?

To give you an idea of what fits into various storage sizes:

1-3 m³ – Closet

Fits: Seasonal items, boxes of clothing, and, for example, sports equipment. Comparable to a large closet.

4-12 m³ – 1 Room

Fits: The contents of one room or a student room. Think of a bed, desk, chairs, and boxes.

13-24 m³ – 2-3 Rooms

Fits: The contents of an apartment or studio. Suitable for household storage during a move or renovation.

25-54 m³ – Eengezinswoning

Fits: The full contents of a single-family home, including large furniture such as sofas, cabinets, and a dining table.

55-120 m³ – Grote woning

Fits: The full contents of, for example, a corner house or a detached home, including furniture.

Calculate storage space for specific items

Do you have a special item you want to store? Here are the required cubic meters for common large items:

Tip: Combine these items with your regular household goods in the calculator for a total calculation.

Calculating storage space for a move

Are you moving and do you need temporary storage? The required storage space is directly related to the size of your move. Here is the breakdown:

At ALLSAFE, for storage units of 6 m³ or more, you get free use of our moving van (2-4 hours, 50 km free) and we offer a pick-up and delivery service. This way, you arrange your move and storage all at once.

Rent a storage unit or rent a container?

Are you doubting between a storage unit at ALLSAFE or a shipping container on-site? These are the most important differences in terms of costs and features:

In short: A storage unit at ALLSAFE is more affordable and safer for valuable items. A container on-site can be convenient if you need daily access and the space is available.

Tips for Smart Storage and Saving Space

By using these tips, you can maximize your storage space and potentially rent a smaller (and cheaper) unit:

• Disassemble furniture: Take apart table legs, bed frames, and wardrobes to save a significant amount of space.

• Utilize the height: Stack boxes and light items all the way to the ceiling, placing heavy boxes at the bottom.

• Fill hollow spaces: Put blankets, pillows, or clothing inside drawers, washing machines, and cabinets.

• Use uniform boxes: Moving boxes of the same size stack much easier than a random assortment of boxes.

• Create a floor plan: Draw a layout beforehand and place items you need frequently at the front.

• Leave a walkway: Keep a 50 cm path clear so you can reach items at the back.

• Stack furniture cleverly: Place sofas upright against the wall, lay mattresses flat on top of cabinets, and use chairs as ‘shelves’ for boxes.

Calculating Business Storage Space

The calculator can also be used for business storage. Here are some rules of thumb for common business situations:

Archive Storage:

• 100 binders = approximately 1 m³.

• A small office archive (500 binders) fits in 6 m³.

• A medium-sized archive (1,000+ binders) requires 12 m³.

Webshop Inventory:

• Small products (clothing, accessories): 15 m³ for 500+ items.

• Larger products (furniture, appliances): 36-54 m³.

Office Inventory:

• Desks, chairs, cabinets.

• Estimate 2-3 m³ per workstation.

• An office with 30 workstations requires 66-90 m³.

Seasonal Stock:

• Hospitality inventory, event equipment, showroom models.

• Variable – use the calculator for an estimate.

For business storage, we offer extra services such as goods reception and shipping space. View our business storage solutions or contact us for tailored advice.

Why do customers choose ALLSAFE?

Since 1999, ALLSAFE Mini Storage has been helping individuals and businesses with affordable, flexible storage space. With a customer rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on more than 9,500 reviews, we know what matters:

Flexible renting Rent by the week and cancel by the week as well. No long contracts or fixed terms – you decide for yourself how short or long you want to rent.

Secure and heated Every unit has its own alarm, and all locations are equipped with 24/7 camera surveillance and fire detection. Your belongings stay safe, dry, and clean.

Easy loading and unloading All locations have a drive-in with a minimum clearance height of 2.60 meters. Drive your car, van, or trailer directly up to your unit.

Free moving van or trailer Are you renting a unit of 4 m³ or larger? Then you will receive free hours of use for our moving van or 1 day of free trailer use as a gift.

Lowest price guarantee If you find the same storage space cheaper at a comparable provider nearby, we will match that price. Feel free to compare.

First month free Starting a new rental period? The first month is on us.

Rent storage space near you

With more than 50 locations throughout the Netherlands, you will always find an ALLSAFE storage unit in your area. In Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Eindhoven, Groningen, Arnhem, Den Bosch, and 35+ other cities. All locations offer drive-through options with a clearance height of 2.60 meters. Convenient for loading and unloading with a van or trailer.