Moving
Boxes
This information should help you in making your decisions on the quantity of boxes that will be needed for your household move.
Below is a helpful chart showing various size boxes and materials
you will need for packing of your household goods.
AMOUNT OF BOXES, PAPER AND TAPE NEEDED FOR AN AVERAGE HOME |
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2 TO 3 ROOMS |
4 TO 5 ROOMS |
6 TO 7 ROOMS |
8 TO 10 ROOMS |
5 TO 10 BOOK |
10 TO 15 BOOK |
15 TO 20 BOOK |
25 TO 30 BOOK |
4 TO 8 MEDIUM |
8 TO 12 MEDIUM |
12 TO 18 MEDIUM |
18 TO 25 MEDIUM |
2 TO 4 LARGE |
4 TO 6 LARGE |
6 TO 10 LARGE |
10 TO 15 LARGE |
1 TO 2 DISH |
2 TO 3 DISH |
3 TO 5 DISH |
5 TO 7 DISH |
25 LBS. PAPER |
50 LBS. PAPER |
75 LBS. PAPER |
100 LBS. PAPER |
2 TO 3 TAPE |
4 TO 5 TAPE |
6 TO 8 TAPE |
8 TO 10 TAPE |
book
boxes (16 x 13 x 13)
holds 25-30 books, record albums, videocassettes and canned goods
medium
boxes (18 x18 x16)
pots, pans, shoes, purses, linens, toys, bedding
large
boxes (23 x 23 x 20)
pillows, quilts, comforters, board games, large stuffed toys, folded
clothes lampshades
dish
pack (18 x 18 x 26)
dishes, (service for 8) glassware, brick-a-brach, small lamps, pictures
or any other fragile items
inserts
for dish pack
are available for an additional charge. the inserts do provide extra
protection.
picture/mirror
carton (42 x 34 x 4)
can hold one to two picture mirrors or glass tops. pieces should be wrapped
in paper and bubble warp.
wardrobes
boxes
hold approx. 2-3 feet of clothing.