{"id":27928,"date":"2025-04-03T09:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=27928"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:45:16","slug":"how-many-boxes-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-many-boxes-for-moving\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Boxes for Moving Do You Need? This Many."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-to-move-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-to-move-home.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-to-move-home-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-32709f\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#FACTORS_that_determine_the_number_of_boxes_you\u2019ll_need\">FACTORS that determine the number of boxes you\u2019ll need<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Number_of_moving_boxes_by_ROOMS\">Number of moving boxes by ROOMS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Number_of_moving_boxes_by_SQUARE_FOOTAGE\">Number of moving boxes by SQUARE FOOTAGE<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#STANDARD_moving_boxes\">STANDARD moving boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#SPECIALITY_moving_boxes\">SPECIALITY moving boxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Advice_about_calculating_how_many_boxes_you_need_for_moving\">Advice about calculating how many boxes you need for moving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How many boxes you will need to pack up your home will vary greatly from move to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you purchase more cardboard boxes than you need, you\u2019ll waste money during an already expensive house move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you buy fewer boxes than needed, you\u2019ll waste valuable time making extra runs to a local mover or a nearby store to get more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a formula that will give you the exact number of boxes for your move, then you\u2019re likely to be disappointed when you find out that no such formula exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moving box calculators you\u2019ll find online will only give you <strong><em>a very rough number<\/em><\/strong> of the boxes you\u2019ll need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FACTORS_that_determine_the_number_of_boxes_you\u2019ll_need\">FACTORS that determine the number of boxes you\u2019ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-much-stuff-do-you-have-to-move.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44762 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-much-stuff-do-you-have-to-move.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-much-stuff-do-you-have-to-move-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The average number of moving boxes needed to pack the contents of one home is approximately 60. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the good news is that you already have a reference number (60 boxes!) you can use to get a rough idea of what you\u2019ll be up against. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bad news is that you\u2019ll still need to consider a few important factors so that the average quantity of packing boxes gets more customized for your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home may have much fewer or much more items to pack than average homes, and the types of boxes you need will be unique to the things you own and plan to take with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_many_rooms_are_there_in_your_home?_\">1. How many rooms are there in your home? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The more rooms there are in your house or apartment, the more items there should be for sorting and packing into moving boxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not always the case, but it\u2019s a good thing to keep in mind when you look for ways to calculate the number of boxes you\u2019ll need to pack up your stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_many_people_live_under_the_same_roof?_\">2. How many people live under the same roof? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each family member will have their personal belongings that he or she will be taking with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t make the mistake of underestimating the number of things that children will be taking with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_What\u2019s_the_square_footage_of_your_residence?_\">3. What\u2019s the square footage of your residence? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take into account whether you\u2019re moving out of a studio apartment, a 1-bedroom apartment, a 2-bedroom apartment, or a 3-bedroom house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most online moving box calculators are based on the number of bedrooms in a home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the actual square footage of your home can also enable you to calculate roughly how many cardboard boxes you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_What_type_of_lifestyle_do_you_lead?_\">4. What type of lifestyle do you lead? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may prefer to lead a minimalist lifestyle, or you may like to be surrounded by tons of personal possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you may just lead a modest lifestyle &#8211; the golden mean between being a minimalist and a pack rat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_many_years_have_you_spent_in_your_home?_\">5. How many years have you spent in your home? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people tend to accumulate more stuff with each passing year spent in the same home. And that\u2019s exactly why occasional decluttering of your home can be so beneficial for you, especially when the time to move out comes around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get rid of all unwanted items prior to packing so that you get to use fewer cardboard boxes to pack up your things. Remember that moving boxes will still be your biggest expense when packing for a move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">Packing Timeline: What to Pack When for Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we share a useful packing timeline to ensure you are packed and ready for moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Number_of_moving_boxes_by_ROOMS\">Number of moving boxes by ROOMS<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Number-of-boxes-by-room-for-moving-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Number-of-boxes-by-room-for-moving-home.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Number-of-boxes-by-room-for-moving-home-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For two persons living a modest lifestyle, you should expect the following number of boxes classified according to the number of bedrooms in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Studio_apartment\">Studio apartment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See below how many boxes you will need to pack a studio apartment for a move:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>16 medium boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 extra-large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 wardrobe boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 picture boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-bedroom_apartment\">1-bedroom apartment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find below how many boxes you will need to pack a 1-bedroom apartment for moving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21 medium boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 extra-large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 wardrobe boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 picture boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-bedroom_apartment\">2-bedroom apartment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How many boxes will you need to pack a 2-bedroom apartment for a move?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>31 medium boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>23 large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 extra-large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 wardrobe boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 picture boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-bedroom_house\">3-bedroom house<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To pack a 3-bedroom house, you\u2019ll need the following number of moving boxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>46 medium boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32 large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 extra-large boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 wardrobe boxes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 picture boxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-for-a-move-quickly\/\">How to Pack for a Move in 3 Days!<\/a>. Need to move in a hurry? This guide will show you how to packa  home for moving in just 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Number_of_moving_boxes_by_SQUARE_FOOTAGE\">Number of moving boxes by SQUARE FOOTAGE<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-for-moving-by-square-footage-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44760 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-for-moving-by-square-footage-.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/How-many-boxes-for-moving-by-square-footage--300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another way to calculate how many boxes you need to move house is to use the square footage of your home as a reference point rather than the number of rooms in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This box calculation method can be more precise and will give you a better idea of how many packing boxes you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if the home you\u2019re leaving has<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"less_than__square_feet\">less than 700 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between__square_feet_and__square_feet\">between 700 square feet and 900 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 16<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between__square_feet_and__square_feet\">between 900 square feet and 1200 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 23<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between__square_feet_and__square_feet\">between 1200 square feet and 1600 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 33<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between__square_feet_and__square_feet\">between 1600 square feet and 1800 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 38<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"between__square_feet_and__square_feet\">between 1800 square feet and 2200 square feet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small boxes: 43<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium boxes: 42<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large boxes: 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra-large boxes: 16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/what-to-pack-first-when-moving\/\">What to Pack First When Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we suggest the order in which to pack your home for moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"STANDARD_moving_boxes\">STANDARD moving boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a rough idea about how many boxes you\u2019ll need to pack your household items, let\u2019s discuss the types, sizes, and dimensions of those various cardboard boxes so that you can select the most suitable containers for your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/get-boxes-for-moving\/\">Where to Get Free Moving Boxes: Complete Checklist<\/a>. Nothing is better than free, so in this guide, we share the best place to get free packing boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard moving boxes are made from 100% recyclable cardboard and can be found in 4 sizes: small, medium, large, and extra-large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>Dimensions (inches)<\/td><td>Capacity (cubic feet)<\/td><td>Gross weight limit (lbs.)<\/td><td>Approx. price per box ($)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small boxes<\/td><td>18 x 18 x 16<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>1.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium boxes<\/td><td>16 x 12 x 12<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>1.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large boxes<\/td><td>18 x 18 x 24<\/td><td>4.5<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>2.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extra-large boxes<\/td><td>24 x 18 x 24<\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>65<\/td><td>2.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SPECIALITY_moving_boxes\">SPECIALITY moving boxes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the standard packing boxes described above, you shouldn\u2019t forget that you\u2019re going to need a good number of specialty moving boxes as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those special-purpose cardboard boxes should make packing easier and safer, because those containers have been designed to protect specific types of household items such as plates, glasses, lamps, mirrors, pictures, books, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WARDROBE_boxes\">WARDROBE boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These boxes look and act like portable mini closets (wardrobes) and are ideal for packing and transporting hanging clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are tall and have a metal rod on the top where you can hang your expensive garments so that they stay protected from dust, dirt, moisture, and wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wardrobe boxes are offered in 3 different sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li><strong>SMALL wardrobe boxes<\/strong>. Dimensions: 24\u201d x 24\u201d x 34\u201d. Capacity: 11.3 cu\/ft. Price: $11.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MEDIUM wardrobe boxes<\/strong>. Dimensions: 24\u201d x 24\u201d x 34\u201d. Capacity: 11.3 cu\/ft. Price: $12.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LARGE wardrobe boxes<\/strong>. Dimensions: 24\u201d x 24\u201d x 48\u201d. Capacity: 16 cu\/ft. Price: $14.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-hangers-and-hanging-clothes-for-moving\/\">How to Pack Hanging Clothes for Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we share various ways in which hanging clothes can be moved to your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Dish_barrel_boxes\">Dish barrel boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as dish packs, those specialty boxes are double-walled for the ultimate protection of extra-fragile items such as kitchen plates, glasses, or other extremely breakable items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using dish barrel boxes to pack fragile items is like using two regular cardboard boxes closely fitted into one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard size of a dish pack is 18\u201d x 18\u201d x 28\u201d and has a capacity of 5.25 cu\/ft. The approximate price of this specialty box is $6, but you may choose to use it together with a Cell Kit &#8211; a cardboard insert that further divides the box into various sections that can hold fragile items individually. A Cell Kit usually costs around $6 and is sold separately from the dish barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/packing-dishes\/\">How to Pack Dishes for Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we share tips for packing your crockery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mirror_and_picture_boxes\">Mirror and picture boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror and picture boxes are ideal for transporting fragile framed art pieces such as pictures, paintings, and mirrors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture boxes can be adjusted to fit perfectly around a framed item, thus providing an excellent level of protection. Those boxes come in 3 different sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li><strong>Standard picture boxes<\/strong>. Dimensions: 37\u201d x 4\u201d x 27\u201d. Capacity: 2.3 cu\/ft. Price: $5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large picture boxes<\/strong>. Dimensions: 48-1\/4\u201d x 4-5\/16\u201d x 32-11\/16\u201d. Capacity: 3.7 cu\/ft. Price: $7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4-piece mirror and picture box<\/strong>. Highly adjustable, can hold frames with sizes up to 40\u2033 x 60\u2033 x 3-1\/2\u2033. Price: $8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/packing-framed-pictures\/\">How to Pack Pictures and Mirrors for Moving<\/a> which gives detailed packing instructions for your framed items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Lamp_boxes\">Lamp boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamp boxes are tall and are perfect for holding tall and often oddly-shaped items such as lamps and vases. Still, it\u2019s best to use the boxes that your lamps came in when you purchased them &#8211; should you still keep those original containers, that is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lamp box dimensions: 12\u201d x 12\u201d x 40\u201d. Capacity: 3.33 cu\/ft. Price: $5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pack-lamps-and-lampshades-moving\/\">How to Pack Lamps and Lampshades for Moving<\/a> in which we give detailed instructions on how to pack lamps and lampshades for moving home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Advice_about_calculating_how_many_boxes_you_need_for_moving\">Advice about calculating how many boxes you need for moving<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"696\/448\" width=\"696\" height=\"448\" data-src=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Calculating-how-many-boxes-you-need-to-move-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44761 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Calculating-how-many-boxes-you-need-to-move-home.png 696w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Calculating-how-many-boxes-you-need-to-move-home-300x193.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are a few final tips when the time comes to estimate the number of moving boxes needed for a residential move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"New_boxes_vs_used_boxes\">New boxes vs. used boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor that you should keep in mind is whether the boxes you\u2019ve prepared are brand-new or second-hand. The reason for this is that new boxes are generally stronger than used ones and can hold more items inside without breaking under the weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when using second-hand boxes, it\u2019s better to use more boxes with fewer items in them than to overstuff them, thus running the risk of having them break mid-move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Wardrobe_boxes\">Wardrobe boxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rule of thumb when calculating how many wardrobe boxes you will need is to assume that each wardrobe box will hold roughly two feet of hanging clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Accurate_box_calculation\">Accurate box calculation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the most accurate way to estimate the number of boxes for a move is to have a professional moving consultant visit your home in person and do an in-home survey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you\u2019ll get a precise moving boxes estimation that will include the number and type of boxes you will need to start packing up your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? That calculation will be 100% customized to your move, and in particular, to the items you\u2019ve decided to move with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get in touch with <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">top-rated movers<\/a> and request an in-home survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more guides on packing for a home move and to discover ways to make your home move easier, cheaper, and safer, be sure to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/\">home moving blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many boxes you will need to pack up your home will vary greatly from move to move. If you purchase more cardboard boxes than you need, you\u2019ll waste money during an already expensive house move. 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