How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move Home?

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The most time-consuming and arduous task of moving home is the packing, and your impending packing for your home move will undoubtedly throw many puzzles your way. The process of moving into a new home is a big one, and there are many things to consider.

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Moving house or a flat wouldn't be possible without cardboard boxes and packing materials.

In addition to the larger furniture items, such as sofas, beds, and tables, most of your belongings must be packed in boxes for protection and transportation.

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Calculating exactly how many boxes you need for your move can save you a lot of time. To help you out, we decided to tell you how many boxes you need to move your home.

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Underestimating the number of moving boxes you need is a common home moving mistake.

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So How Many Boxes Will You Need?

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The number of cardboard boxes you will need to move house or a flat depends on a number of factors.

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The average number of cardboard boxes needed for a 2-3 bedroom house is around 120 of various sizes. And then there's the question of how many boxes you will need to pack and move your belongings.

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It is very common for people to underestimate the number of boxes they will need to move successfully.

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Here are some common factors to keep in mind:

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Number of Rooms: Naturally, the more rooms in a property, the more cardboard packing boxes will be required.

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Number of People: do you live with a lot of other people? As more people live in a property, more personal belongings will need to be packed and moved.

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How Long You’ve Lived There: If you’ve lived in the property for a long time, you probably have accumulated a lot of items there.

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What Kind of Lifestyle You Lead: Do you consider yourself a minimalist or a hoarder when it comes to material possessions? Your lifestyle will determine how many boxes you require.

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Have You Decluttered Your Home? Before moving into a new residence, you should declutter your home to reduce the number of boxes you will need. Did you get rid of unwanted furniture or donate clothes and stuff to the charity shop? In that case, you'll definitely need fewer boxes.

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What to Pack in What Size Moving Boxes?

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It is generally recommended to use smaller boxes for heavy items such as books, medium-sized boxes for most items such as kitchen equipment and toys, and larger boxes for lighter items such as bedding and linens.

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For the majority of your items, it may be more convenient to use smaller boxes since they are easier to handle. The downside is that the more boxes you use, the more packing tape you will need, and the longer it will take to construct and pack the boxes.

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It's always better to pack heavy stuff in small boxes. Keeping the weight of the boxes under 20kg is a safe limit that the boxes can hold and that is also easy to lift.

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Packing Supplies Calculator

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You should always overestimate how much packing tape you'll need. For every 15 boxes, plan on two 166m rolls of tape.

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The amount of bubble wrap you need depends on how many fragile items you have to pack obviously, but plan on 5 meters for the average home move. In the case of glassware or figurines, for example, you will need at least 10m depending on the size of your collection. As an alternative to bubble wrap, you can use bedding, towels, and clothing to protect and pad your boxes.

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Additionally, you'll need marker pens to clearly label your moving boxes with the contents description and the room they're going to.

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How to Save on Packing Costs when Moving Home?

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The best way to save on packing and moving costs is to reduce the number of items you will move from your old to new home. Donating or selling items that you no longer need or want can help you accomplish this. By being ruthless during this process, you'll be able to lower your moving costs.

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Don't forget that many items found around the house, such as suitcases and back packs, can be used to move things. You can use bedding, linens, and clothing as packing materials during transit to protect your goods.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a Bungalow?

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Based on the needs of a two people, you will need, on average:

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40-45 x Small moving Box

30-38 x Medium moving Box

15-18 x Large Moving Box

8-12 x Picture Box

4-5 Wardrobe box

1-2 Mattress Bags (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 26-30 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 3-6

Tape Dispenser(s) – 2x

Marker(s) – 2x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a Studio Apartment?

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Based on the needs of a single person, you will need, on average:

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10-15 x Small moving Box

8-11 x Medium moving Box

3-5 x Large Moving Box

2-3 x Picture Boxes

1-2 x Wardrobe box

1x Mattress Bag (make sure to get the right size)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 7-10 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 2-4

Tape Dispenser(s) – 1x

Marker(s) – 1x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 1-Bedroom Apartment?

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Based on the needs of a single person, you will need, on average:

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15-20 x Small moving Box

10-14 x Medium moving Box

4-6 x Large Moving Box

2-4 x Picture Box

1-2 x Wardrobe box

1x Mattress Bag (make sure to get the right size)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 10-13 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 3-5

Tape Dispenser(s) – 1x

Marker(s) – 1x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 2-Bedroom Apartment?

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Based on the needs of a couple, you will need, on average:

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20-30 x Small moving Box

15-22 x Medium moving Box

7-10 x Large Moving Box

4-6 x Picture Box

3-4 Wardrobe box

1-2 Mattress Bags (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 15-18 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 3-6

Tape Dispenser(s) – 1x

Marker(s) – 1x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move home, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 1-Bedroom House?

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Based on the needs of a single person, you will need, on average:

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25-30 x Small moving Box

15-21 x Medium moving Box

7-9 x Large Moving Box

4-6 x Picture Box

2-3 x Wardrobe Box

1 x Mattress Bag (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 15-18 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 3-6

Tape Dispenser(s) – 1x

Marker(s) – 1x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move home, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 2-Bedroom House?

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Based on the needs of a couple, you will need, on average:

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35-45 x Small moving Box

25-33 x Medium moving Box

12-15 x Large Moving Box

6-9 x Picture Box

4-5 Wardrobe box

1-2 Mattress Bags (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 24-28 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 3-6

Tape Dispenser(s) – 2x

Marker(s) – 2x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move home, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 3-Bedroom House?

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A family of 2-3 people with an average amount of possessions you will need:

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50-68 x Small moving Box

40-50 x Medium moving Box

15-23 x Large Moving Box

8-12 x Picture Box

5-6 x Wardrobe Box

2-3 Mattress Bags (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 30-38 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 5-10

Tape Dispenser(s) – 2x

Marker(s) – 2x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move home, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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How Many Boxes do I need to move a 4-Bedroom House?

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With a family of 4, moving the average number of items, you will require:

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70-90 x Small Box

45-66 x Medium Box

20-30 x Large moving Box

10-14 x Picture Box

8-10x Wardrobe box

3-4x Mattress Bags (make sure to get the right sizes)

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Packing supplies

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Packing paper – 38-45 Ibs

Roll(s) of Tape – 8-12

Tape Dispenser(s) – 2x

Marker(s) – 2x

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Bear in mind that this is the average number of boxes you will need to move home, if you are a hoarder than you could easily triple the number of boxes required.

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In order to determine the number of moving boxes and packing supplies you will need for your move, it is important to keep in mind that every move is unique. While we make every effort to provide the most accurate estimates for moving boxes and supplies, you will have to use them in accordance with the amount of items in your home.

 

We are here to provide you with a quote for your home removal at the most competitive price. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or simply to request a quote.