How To Choose The Right Number of Moving Boxes

One of the first steps in the moving process is packing everything up. But do you know how many moving boxes you’ll need? It can be difficult to just estimate based on the contents of each room. People tend to forget about what’s in the closet or cupboard, or forget to take into account extra storage spaces like attics, basements and garages. You definitely don’t want to run out of boxes in the middle of packing with moving day getting closer and closer!

One of the best ways to find out how many moving boxes you’ll need is to ask your local moving company to come out to your house and give you a free in-home estimate. They’re the experts and they know their stuff! However, you don’t need to wait until then to get started packing. We’ve put together a short bullet point list of approximately how many moving boxes you’ll need based on the number of room you have in your home. With this list, you’ll be on the right track to a successful move!

Bachelor Apartment

• 8 small boxes
• 4 medium boxes
• 2 large boxes
• 1 dish pack box
• 1 wardrobe box

1 Bedroom Apartment

• 16 small boxes
• 8 medium boxes
• 2 large boxes
• 2 dish pack box
• 2 wardrobe box

2 Bedroom Apartment

• 24 small boxes
• 12 medium boxes
• 6 large boxes
• 2 dish packs
• 2 wardrobe boxes

2 Bedroom + Den/Solarium Condo

• 32 small boxes
• 16 medium boxes
• 8 large boxes
• 2 dish packs
• 3 wardrobe boxes

2 Bedroom House

• 40 small boxes
• 20 medium boxes
• 10 large boxes
• 3 dish packs
• 3 wardrobe boxes

3+ Bedroom House with Den/Family Room

• 48 small boxes
• 24 medium boxes
• 12 large boxes
• 3 dish packs
• 4 wardrobe boxes

When researching moving companies, ask if they offer moving boxes and moving supplies. It’s much easier to get them all in one place!