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Storage Unit Size Guide and Calculator
A 6m³ Mobule holds 6 suitcases, 2 surfboards and 20 large cartons. An 8m³ Mobule holds 38 large cartons or up to 70 archive boxes, and a 10m³ Mobule holds 45 large cartons or up to 90 archive boxes. As a rule of thumb, allow one 8m³ Mobule for every 1 to 1.5 rooms of furniture. Use the calculator below to find how many you need.
Storage space calculator
You’ll need 2 Mobules!
Estimates are a guide only. Every home packs differently. Not sure? Give us a call on 1300 43 37 43 and we’ll talk you through it.
Size guide
Storage unit sizes
| Size | Dimensions (l × w × h) | What fits at home | What fits for business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6m³ Mobule | 2.3m × 1.66m × 1.5m | 6 suitcases, 2 surfboards or golf bags and 20 large cartons | up to 45 archive boxes |
| 8m³ Mobule | 2.3m × 1.66m × 2.0m | 38 large cartons | up to 70 archive boxes |
| 8m³ on-site Mobule (weatherproof) | 2.4m × 1.5m × 2.2m | 38 large cartons, kept at your place | up to 70 archive boxes |
| 10m³ Mobule | 2.3m × 1.66m × 2.4m | 45 large cartons | up to 90 archive boxes |
Every Mobule holds up to 1 tonne.
For reference
What fits in a Mobule
6 suitcases, 2 surfboards or golf bags, and 20 large cartons, or up to 45 archive boxes. 2.3 × 1.66 × 1.5m.
38 large cartons or up to 70 archive boxes. Weatherproof on-site version available. 2.3 × 1.66 × 2.0m.
45 large cartons or up to 90 archive boxes. 2.3 × 1.66 × 2.4m.
Rule of thumb
How many Mobules?
Allow one 8m³ Mobule for every 1 to 1.5 rooms of furniture. We can deliver up to four Mobules at once, and each extra Mobule delivered at the same time adds $40 to the delivery fee. See what mobile storage costs for each size.
Storing a household? Read our guide to furniture storage, and pick up boxes and bubble wrap so everything stacks properly. More answers are in the common questions. Not sure whether you need storage, an on-site unit or a moving Mobule? Compare our mobile, on-site and moving options.