Moving Boxes Calculator
Free toolTell us your home size and how much you have accumulated to estimate how many boxes you will need, plus tape and bubble wrap.
Estimated boxes and materials
How to use it
- Choose the size of the home, from studio to four or more bedrooms.
- Say whether you own few things, a normal amount or a lot.
- Read the estimated boxes, rolls of tape and metres of bubble wrap.
What it works out and how
The estimate starts from a base figure per home: 20 boxes for a studio, 30 for one bedroom, 45 for two, 65 for three and 85 for four or more. That number is multiplied by 0.7 if you own little, by 1 for a normal amount and by 1.4 if you have a lot. It also works out one roll of tape per 12 boxes and 0.4 m² of bubble wrap per box.
Frequently asked questions
What box size should I use?
Mix sizes: small for books and heavy items, medium for kitchenware and large only for light things such as bedding.
How heavy should a box be?
Try not to exceed 20 kg. A large box full of books cannot be lifted and ends up splitting at the base.
Is furniture included?
No. The figure covers what goes in boxes; furniture and appliances are counted separately when choosing the van.