How this moving box calculator works
The estimate starts around one mixed moving box per 35 square feet for an average household, then adjusts for belongings density and your extra allowance.
How to use it
- Home size. Enter the value in sq ft.
- Amount of belongings. Enter the value that applies to your situation.
- Extra box allowance. Enter the value in %.
- Request the result. Add your email, then select “Email & show my result.”
What to do with the number
Box needs vary more with possessions than floor area, so treat the result as a starting purchase quantity. Buy a mix of small, medium and large boxes; heavy items are safer in smaller boxes even when large boxes are cheaper per cubic foot.
Planning estimate
Use this result as a starting point, not a guarantee. Product specifications, site conditions, manufacturer guidance, local codes, taxes, labor, tolerances, and rounding can change the real requirement or cost.