Moving Boxes Calculator
Pick your home size and how much stuff you have. Counts are estimates; it's better to have a few boxes left over than to run short on moving day.
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Packing tips
- Small boxes for heavy things: books, records, canned food.
- Medium boxes for kitchen items, toys and small appliances.
- Large boxes for light, bulky things like bedding and pillows.
- Wardrobe boxes keep hanging clothes on their hangers.
- Label each box with the room and a short list of contents.
The estimate scales with the number of rooms and how full they are. Buy a few extra boxes; it's much easier than running out on moving day, and many stores take back unused ones.
Packing tips
Heavy things go in small boxes: books, tools and canned food. Light, bulky things go in large boxes: bedding, pillows and lampshades.
Keep each box under about 50 lb so it's safe to lift, and label the room and contents on two sides.
Questions
How many boxes for a 1-bedroom apartment?
About 40 to 45 boxes in total for an average one-bedroom, mostly small and medium.
How many boxes for a 3-bedroom house?
About 90 to 95 boxes, plus wardrobe boxes and dish packs.