Moving box calculator

Estimate by room, adjust the quantities, and print your packing list.

Main bedroom 10 boxes
Second bedroom 10 boxes
Living room 8 boxes
Kitchen 12 boxes
Bathroom 3 boxes
Closet 6 boxes
Starter packing range

39–59 boxes

49 boxes before your edits

Counts are planning assumptions, not household averages. Pack a representative room and adjust. Specialty boxes are additional unless you reduce other sizes.

Why this estimate?

Room starter counts × fullness. The range is ±20%, rounded outward. The size split is 35% small, 50% medium, and 15% large.

Full methodology and example dimensions

Editable packing supply list

Changing a room regenerates estimated quantities. “Have” quantities are retained while this page is open.

ItemNeededHave
Small boxesboxes
Medium boxesboxes
Large boxesboxes
Wardrobe boxesboxes
Dish-pack boxesboxes
Packing taperolls
Packing paperpacks
Markersmarkers
Mattress coverscovers
Furniture padspads
Tie-down strapsstraps
Hand truckrental
Open-first boxesbox

First-night essentials: medication, chargers, toiletries, clothes, documents, and pet supplies where needed.

A useful starting list

A typical two-bedroom scenario starts at 49 boxes in this model. Pack one room first, then replace estimates with known counts. The printable list includes supplies and quantities you already have.

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