Moving Box Calculator
How many moving boxes do I need?
Pick the size of your home and how full it is. These are typical counts; everyone's stuff is different, so treat them as a starting point.
- Small (books, kitchen)
- 24
- Medium (most things)
- 21
- Large (bedding, light bulky items)
- 15
- Packing tape
- 4 rolls
An estimate to plan and budget with. Measure carefully and check the product’s own figures before you buy.
Results update as you type.
How it’s calculated
- 1
We start from typical box counts for each home size and scale them by how much you own.
- 2
The mix is about 40% small, 35% medium and 25% large: heavy things go in small boxes so they stay liftable.
- 3
One roll of tape seals about 15 boxes.
Before you buy
Pack heavy items in small boxes and light, bulky ones in large boxes.
Label each box with its room and a few words about what's inside.
Wardrobe boxes save a lot of time for hanging clothes; ask your movers if they lend them.
Questions
How many boxes do I need for a 2-bedroom apartment?
Typically around 60 boxes for an average 2-bedroom home: about 24 small, 21 medium and 15 large.