What the estimate includes
The result separates small boxes for dense items, medium boxes for general household goods, large boxes for light bulky items, wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, and dish boxes for fragile kitchenware.
Do not load books into large boxes. A large book box becomes unsafe quickly. Use small boxes and keep each box comfortably liftable.
Typical box ranges by home size
| Home | Starting range | Common reason to size up |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 18–30 | Books or a full kitchen |
| 1 bedroom | 25–45 | Two wardrobes or storage unit |
| 2 bedrooms | 40–70 | Children, office, or dining room |
| 3 bedrooms | 60–100 | Garage, attic, or collections |
| 4 bedrooms | 85–135 | Long residence or full storage |
These are planning ranges. The calculator uses each room you enter rather than assuming every home of the same size contains the same amount.
Before you buy every box
- Pack one representative closet or cabinet.
- Compare that real box count with the estimate.
- Buy or collect about two-thirds of the range first.
- Keep receipts and avoid damaging unused boxes.