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Match me to my unit
Five questions give you the unit type, site and extras that suit how you work.
Best for: Businesses with handling or access needs.
Business / Tools
Business Storage Calculators and Planning Tools
Size your stock and equipment, compare quotes after GST, and weigh storage against a warehouse lease or clearing stock. Free, no sign-up.
Planning tools
Sizing
Business space calculator
Add your pallets, shelving, cartons and equipment to see which unit or units you need.
Best for: Anyone unsure what size to book.
Pricing
Business quote checker
Compare quotes after GST, fees, insurance, rate rises and notice periods.
Best for: Comparing us with another provider.
Cost comparison
Storage vs warehouse lease
Put self storage beside a warehouse lease using your own figures.
Best for: Sellers and trades outgrowing a garage.
Stock
Hold or clear stock
Is it cheaper to store slow stock or discount it to clear now?
Best for: Retailers and online sellers with overstock.
Business space calculator
Add what you need to store, or start from a typical setup. We add up the space and suggest the smallest unit or units that fit.
Start from a setup
- Pallet, 1.2m stack117 x 117 x 120 cm
- Pallet, 1.8m stack117 x 117 x 180 cm
- Stock cage or bin120 x 100 x 170 cm
- Carton, small (45L)45 x 30 x 30 cm
- Carton, medium (65L)55 x 35 x 35 cm
- Carton, large (90L)60 x 40 x 40 cm
- Storage tub60 x 40 x 35 cm
- Shelving or racking bay180 x 90 x 200 cm
- Display shelving unit90 x 40 x 180 cm
- Clothing rack120 x 50 x 170 cm
- Reception desk or counter150 x 60 x 100 cm
- Pallet jack150 x 55 x 120 cm
- Archive boxes (pack of 10)per 10 boxes
- Filing cabinet45 x 60 x 100 cm
- Office desk140 x 70 x 75 cm
- Office chair60 x 60 x 100 cm
- Bookshelf90 x 30 x 180 cm
- Computer or printer boxper box, 45L
- Safe (small, floor)40 x 40 x 50 cm
- Tool chest or job box100 x 50 x 50 cm
- Workbench150 x 70 x 90 cm
- Air compressor60 x 40 x 70 cm
- Generator (portable)70 x 50 x 55 cm
- Stackable chairs (stack of 10)50 x 50 x 150 cm
- Folding trestle table180 x 75 x 8 cm
- Marquee in carry bag150 x 30 x 30 cm
- Bar fridge50 x 50 x 85 cm
- Van or uteabout 5.5 x 2 m
- Box trailerabout 3 x 1.8 m
- Your own mobile containervaries
Item sizes are typical figures. Measure yours if you are close to a unit boundary.
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Add at least one item to see the unit size we suggest.
We suggest
A guide only. It does not allow for how items are stacked or arranged, so size up if you are unsure.
Business quote checker
Enter one or two quotes from any provider. We put them on the same footing: GST, discounts, fees, insurance, rate rises and the rent you owe after giving notice.
Hold or clear stock
Slow-moving stock either sits in storage or gets discounted to clear. Compare the two with your own figures.
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Enter all four figures to see which option costs less.
Compares the discount against storage fees only. It does not include cash flow, tax, the cost of tying up money, or the risk the stock does not sell.
Storage vs warehouse lease
Enter your own figures. The tool compares monthly running costs and uses no assumed rates.
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Enter the space you need, the warehouse rent per sqm and a self storage quote to see the monthly and yearly difference.
Compares monthly running costs only. Fit-out, lease length, access hours and security also matter. This is general information, not financial advice.
Storing personal belongings?
These tools are for business stock and equipment. For furniture, boxes and household items, 1800 SPACES has a personal storage size calculator (opens in a new tab) and a store or sell calculator (opens in a new tab).
Ready for a real price?
Send a business enquiry for a tailored quote, or get an instant online price for any of our 17 locations. No lock-in contract.
Business storage planning FAQs
How many pallets fit in a storage unit?
As a guide, a quarter garage holds about 4 pallets, a half garage 6-8 pallets and a single garage 8-16 pallets. Pallets are about 1.2m square, so they need a unit with roller-door or wide-door access, which we confirm at your site.
Where can I leave a trailer, a van or my own container?
Outdoor spaces for vehicles and your own mobile containers or trailers are available at Bella Vista, Burwood, Caringbah, Chatswood, Gregory Hills, Oran Park, West Ryde, Queanbeyan and Girraween. Driveway access is also available at Padstow, Casula and Brookvale. Vehicles must be registered. Ask our team about availability.
Can my business claim GST on storage?
If you and the storage provider are both registered, or required to be registered, for GST, you may be able to claim GST credits on the rent. Read our tax guide and check with your accountant.
Why compare business storage quotes after GST and notice periods?
Business quotes are often shown without GST, and the rent you owe after you decide to leave can add to the real cost. The quote checker puts every quote on the same footing so you can compare like with like.
Are my figures saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculators run in your browser. Nothing is sent unless you choose to send a result to our team.
Tell us about your business.
The more you tell us, the better we can match you to a unit and a site. A local team member will come back with a tailored quote.
- 1We review your enquiry.
- 2Our team will call to confirm size, site and access.
- 3You get a tailored quote, with one invoice for several units.
Prefer to talk? Call 8758 0000.