{"id":8335,"date":"2026-08-21T03:07:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=8335"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:21:51","slug":"10x10-storage-unit-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10x10-storage-unit-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"10&#215;10 Storage Unit: Cost, Capacity, and When to Size Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 10&times;10 storage unit is the most popular size, and it&rsquo;s often <strong>the right pick for people moving out of a 1- or 2-bedroom apartment<\/strong>. We pulled data from storage facilities nationwide to break down what you can store, how much to budget for, and when to consider other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-big-is-a-1010-storage-unit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Big Is a 10&times;10 Storage Unit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 10&times;10 storage unit is about <strong>half of a one-car garage<\/strong>, but remember to factor in the ceiling: the standard height is 8 feet. Still, some older facilities have lower ceilings, so <strong>confirm the height<\/strong> before you sign a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <strong><\/strong>get the most out of your space, <strong>stack your boxes<\/strong> four or five high, <strong>disassemble bulky furniture<\/strong>, and if you can, <strong>put a shelving unit along one side<\/strong> for smaller objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. No rate hikes.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"61\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 61\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 52.4974L31.7666 52.0417C32.0789 51.7503 32.527 51.3317 33.0706 50.8224C34.1576 49.8041 35.6276 48.4224 37.158 46.9698C40.1682 44.1127 43.5576 40.8461 44.596 39.6282C46.7163 37.1414 48.1719 34.1468 48.8127 30.9251C49.5529 27.204 49.173 23.347 47.7211 19.8418C46.2692 16.3366 43.8105 13.3407 40.6559 11.2329C37.5015 9.12514 33.7942 8 30.0001 8C26.2061 8 22.4973 9.12504 19.3428 11.2329C16.1882 13.3407 13.7295 16.3366 12.2776 19.8418C10.8257 23.347 10.4458 27.204 11.186 30.9251C11.8268 34.1468 13.2824 37.1414 15.4027 39.6282C16.4411 40.8462 19.831 44.1128 22.8415 46.9698C24.3721 48.4224 25.8422 49.8042 26.9294 50.8225C27.4731 51.3318 27.9212 51.7504 28.2336 52.0418L28.723 52.4979C29.4428 53.1672 30.5579 53.1668 31.2776 52.4974ZM28.723 52.4979C28.723 52.4979 28.7232 52.498 30.0001 51.125L28.723 52.4979ZM30.0001 51.125L31.2776 52.4974C31.2776 52.4974 31.2771 52.4979 30.0001 51.125ZM30 33.3125C33.6243 33.3125 36.5625 30.3744 36.5625 26.75C36.5625 23.1256 33.6243 20.1875 30 20.1875C26.3756 20.1875 23.4375 23.1256 23.4375 26.75C23.4375 30.3744 26.3756 33.3125 30 33.3125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"keep-your-items-nearby\">Keep your items nearby<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Hosts in your neighborhood means that your things are always close by.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M30 7.5C25.5499 7.5 21.1998 8.8196 17.4997 11.2919C13.7996 13.7643 10.9157 17.2783 9.21272 21.3896C7.50975 25.501 7.06417 30.025 7.93234 34.3895C8.80051 38.7541 10.9434 42.7632 14.0901 45.9099C17.2368 49.0566 21.2459 51.1995 25.6105 52.0677C29.975 52.9358 34.4991 52.4903 38.6104 50.7873C42.7217 49.0843 46.2357 46.2004 48.7081 42.5003C51.1804 38.8002 52.5 34.4501 52.5 30C52.5 24.0326 50.1295 18.3097 45.9099 14.0901C41.6903 9.87053 35.9674 7.5 30 7.5ZM41.5295 26.7545C42.7193 25.5646 42.7193 23.6354 41.5295 22.4455C40.3396 21.2556 38.4104 21.2556 37.2205 22.4455L26.7061 32.96L22.7795 29.0334C21.5896 27.8435 19.6604 27.8435 18.4705 29.0334C17.2807 30.2232 17.2807 32.1524 18.4705 33.3423L24.5516 39.4234C25.123 39.9948 25.898 40.3158 26.7061 40.3158C27.5142 40.3158 28.2891 39.9948 28.8605 39.4234L41.5295 26.7545Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"storage-made-simple\">Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Don't settle for stone age tech and long contracts. Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Search nearby options <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"what-can-fit-in-a-1010-storage-unit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Fit In a 10&times;10 Storage Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture <strong>about two full rooms packed up<\/strong>, <strong><\/strong>with an aisle down the center of the unit for access.<br><br>If you load like a pro, with <strong>large furniture at the back, the mattress stored vertically, and boxes stacked to the ceiling<\/strong>, you might push it to three rooms&rsquo; worth.<br><br>Here&rsquo;s what each of those 2&ndash;3 rooms might hold:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Living room:<\/strong> A full sofa, coffee table, entertainment center, large TV, and floor lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bedroom:<\/strong> A queen-sized mattress and bed frame (disassembled), a dresser, two nightstands, a desk, and a chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitchen:<\/strong> A small fridge, a microwave, and a small dining table with 4 chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extras:<\/strong> About 20&ndash;30 medium moving boxes, a bicycle, shelving units, seasonal bins, or a filing cabinet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-organize-a-storage-unit-ultimate-guide\/\">guide to organizing a storage unit<\/a> walks you through loading in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-a-1010-struggles-with\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a 10&times;10 struggles with<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These culprits take up floor space faster than you&rsquo;d expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A washer and dryer together:<\/strong> The footprint leaves noticeably little room for your other belongings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A sectional sofa:<\/strong> L-shaped pieces are hard to rearrange and tend to lock up a corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three major appliances:<\/strong> A fridge, washer, and dryer together will fill up your unit fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If these are on the packing list, <strong>sizing up to a<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-a-10x15-storage-unit\/\"><strong>10&times;15<\/strong><\/a> <strong>or<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10x20-storage-unit-ultimate-guide-10x20-storage-unit\/\"><strong>10&times;20<\/strong><\/a> <strong><\/strong>is probably the right call. If you&rsquo;re not sure, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-unit-size-guide\/\">storage unit size guide<\/a> will help you choose. And double-check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-self-storage-what-not-to-put-in-a-storage-unit\/\">what not to put in a storage unit<\/a> before you pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-a-1010-storage-unit-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Is a 10&times;10 Storage Unit in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard 10&times;10 at a storage facility averages <strong>$120 a month nationally<\/strong>, while a climate-controlled 10&times;10 averages $137 a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of base rent, <strong>budget for a one-time admin fee of around $10 to $25<\/strong>. Depending on the facility and your state&rsquo;s insurance laws, you might also need to spend <strong>about&nbsp; $8&ndash;$38 a month on insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many facilities have a low first-month rate, then jack up the price. <strong>Check reviews for the specific facility<\/strong> you&rsquo;re considering, because renters who came before you will report on rate hikes in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-moves-the-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What moves the price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National averages can only tell you so much. <strong>What you really end up paying<\/strong> for your 10&times;10 <strong>depends on:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Storage in densely populated areas, like cities and college towns, costs more than in suburban or rural areas. The same amount of space averages <strong>$75 a month<\/strong> in Oklahoma City but <strong>$219 a month<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/self-storage-near-me\/california\/los-angeles\">L.A.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Climate control:<\/strong> You&rsquo;ll pay more for balanced levels of heat, cold, and humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"do-you-need-climate-control\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need Climate Control?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on what you&rsquo;re storing and for how long. Climate-controlled units <strong>keep the temperature between roughly<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-advantages-of-climate-controlled-storage\/\"><strong>55&deg;F and 85&deg;F<\/strong><\/a> <strong><\/strong>year-round and the humidity stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It protects things like <strong>wood furniture, electronics, and artwork<\/strong> from damage and mildew. Leather furniture, wine, and photos and documents are vulnerable, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re storing any of these things for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/when-climate-controlled-storage-is-worth-the-extra-cost\/\">more than a few months<\/a>, climate control is worth the extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For heartier items, like <strong>metal tools, patio furniture, or seasonal gear<\/strong>, a standard unit works just fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-right-size-for-your-move-is-a-1010-enough\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Right Size for Your Move: Is a 10&times;10 Enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 10&times;10 is likely to work if you&rsquo;re <strong>moving out of a one- or two-bedroom apartment and leaving most large appliances behind<\/strong>, or clearing out two rooms during a renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consider a 10&times;15 instead<\/strong> if you have a two-bedroom with a king bed, or if you&rsquo;re storing appliances plus a lot of boxes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-a-10x15-storage-unit\/\">The extra room<\/a> also makes finding and unloading your stuff a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A 10&times;20 makes sense<\/strong> if you&rsquo;re storing a vehicle or the contents of a multi-bedroom house. It&rsquo;s roughly the size of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/10x20-storage-unit-ultimate-guide-10x20-storage-unit\/\">a single-car garage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go smaller<\/strong>, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/5x10-storage-unit-ultimate-guide\/\">5&times;10<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/5x15-storage-unit-complete-guide\/\">5&times;15<\/a>, if you&rsquo;re clearing one bedroom or just need space for seasonal gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-check-before-you-rent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Check Before You Rent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More renters are going for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwc.com\/us\/en\/industries\/financial-services\/asset-wealth-management\/real-estate\/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-pwc-uli\/property-type-outlook\/self-storage.html\" target=\"_blank\">bigger units and longer stays<\/a> than they used to. If that&rsquo;s you, a little research saves you from unwanted surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What&rsquo;s the ceiling height?<\/strong> Eight feet is standard, but some facilities run lower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is there drive-up access?<\/strong> It saves time and back strain when you&rsquo;re not hauling your stuff through hallways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the access hours?<\/strong> Some facilities offer access between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. If you&rsquo;ll need to get in beyond those hours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/self-storage-near-me\">find a unit<\/a> that offers 24-hour access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What does the insurance cover?<\/strong> Ask what&rsquo;s included in the facility&rsquo;s plan, and check with your homeowner&rsquo;s or renter&rsquo;s insurance provider to see if you need extra coverage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What happens to pricing after the promo period?<\/strong> Get the standard rate in writing before you sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/before-renting-a-storage-unit\/\">13 things to know<\/a> before renting a storage unit guide covers more, including what to look for in a facility&rsquo;s security setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"find-a-1010-storage-unit-on-neighbor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a 10&times;10 Storage Unit on Neighbor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&rsquo;re in the middle of a move, the last thing you want to do is spend hours comparing storage facilities on five different websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/\"><strong>Neighbor<\/strong><\/a> is the only marketplace that puts units from national brands next to garages, sheds, and driveways rented out by hosts near you. One search shows you <strong>all your options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get <strong>up to $25,000 in property protection<\/strong> on any booking, and many hosts offer a first-month discount.<br><br>On average, <strong>renters save up to 50%<\/strong> on Neighbor, compared to traditional storage searches. A <strong>4.9-star rating across 689,000+ reviews<\/strong> tells us that we&rsquo;re helping renters find storage spots that are cheaper and closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/self-storage-near-me\">Compare photos, prices, and reviews<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/help.neighbor.com\/contact-neighbor-BkRcDCUCO\" target=\"_blank\">call us<\/a> to talk it over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-can-fit-in-a-1010-storage-unit-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can fit in a 10&times;10 storage unit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 10&times;10 storage unit fits <strong>the contents of a one- or two-bedroom apartment<\/strong>. That could include a sofa, a queen bed, and a dresser, plus 20&ndash;30 medium boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-much-is-a-1010-storage-unit-per-month\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is a 10&times;10 storage unit per month?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard 10&times;10 storage unit <strong><\/strong>averages <strong>$120 a month nationally<\/strong>, but climate control pushes the price to <strong>$137 a month<\/strong>. You&rsquo;ll pay more in cities like New York and Los Angeles, and less in rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"will-a-car-fit-in-a-1010-storage-unit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will a car fit in a 10&times;10 storage unit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, <strong>a car won&rsquo;t fit in a 10&times;10 storage unit<\/strong>. <strong><\/strong>Even compact cars are too long. You&rsquo;d need at least a 10&times;20 unit for a standard vehicle, or a dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/neighbor.com\/discover\/car-storage\">car storage<\/a> space.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"10&#215;10 storage units run $120\u2013$137\/month nationally in 2026, and more in big cities. 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