How Many Boxes Do You Need to Move
Work out exactly how many moving boxes and supplies you need by home size and household, so you buy the right amount once.
This calculator tells you how many small, medium, large and wardrobe boxes you need to move, based on your home size, number of occupants and how much you own. A 3 bedroom house needs about 84 boxes for an average household. Enter your details for a tailored count and supplies list.
- Tailored box count by home size, occupants and lifestyle.
- A 3 bedroom home needs roughly 84 boxes on average.
- Includes a tape, paper and bubble wrap supplies list.
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How to buy boxes once, not twice
The most common packing mistake is under-ordering, then scrambling for extra boxes the night before. This calculator sizes your order to your actual home and household so you buy once. Order about 10% over the count for peace of mind, since spare boxes are always useful and easy to flatten and store.
Small boxes are for heavy items like books and crockery, mediums for kitchenware and toys, larges for light and bulky things like linen and lampshades, and wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes. Getting the mix right protects your belongings and keeps each box liftable.
Frequently asked questions
A 3 bedroom house needs roughly 40 small, 28 medium, 12 large and 4 wardrobe boxes for an average household, about 84 boxes in total. Minimalists need fewer, and homes with lots of belongings need up to a third more. This calculator adjusts for your household.
Around 25 small, 18 medium, 8 large and 3 wardrobe boxes, roughly 54 in total for an average 2 bedroom home. Adjust up or down for how much you own.
As a rule of thumb, 1 roll of tape per 15 boxes, 1 kg of packing paper per 10 boxes, and 1 roll of bubble wrap per 20 boxes. The calculator gives you a supplies list alongside the box count.
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