How Many Moving Boxes Do I Need???

Every family is different, which makes every move special. That also means that there can be a large amount of difference in the number of type of moving boxes they'll need. For example, if you have a large number of filled bookcases, you're likely to need more little boxes to hold all the books (larger boxes can't take the weight of heavy books without breaking). If you're a "pack-rat", that also means you need more boxes, just as you do if you have been living in the same place for a larger number of years.

That being said, here is a table of optional box quantities:

* 1-2 Rooms: 

* 7-10 Small 

* 3-5 Medium 

* 3-5 Large 

* 2 Dish Pack Boxes 

* 1-2 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 3-4 Rooms: 

* 15 Small 

* 8-10 Medium 

* 6-8 Large Boxes 

* 2-4 Dish Packs 

* 1-2 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 5-6 Rooms:

* 20-25 Small 

* 12-15 Medium 

* 8-10 Large 

* 3-5 Dish Packs 

* 3-4 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

* 7-8 Rooms: 

* 30-40 Small 

* 20-25 Medium 

* 12-15 Large 

* 4-5 Dish Packs 

* 4-5 Wardrobe Boxes 

* 1 File Box per small file cabinet drawer

One of ways to save money on moving boxes for your move is to buy moving box packs or bundles. Most online moving box websites, as well retail locations that focus on selling moving boxes (such as self storage and moving truck rental locations), offer boxes in these packs. They often also include things like packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and black markers.

You should always check to make sure that you will need all, or most, of the boxes that are included in any kit. You should also check to be certain that returns are conventional if you don't use all the boxes that you purchase. It's always better to have a few extra boxes and not need them than to run out of boxes as your limit approaches. By arranging to purchase your boxes from a retailer who accepts returns, you can have those few extra boxes handy without worrying about over-paying.

Here are the guidelines on the box sizes mentioned above. 

NOTE: Box sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so if you need exact dimensions, please verify the sizes before you purchase them!

* Small moving boxes: approximately 15" x 12" x 10"

* Medium moving boxes: approximately 18" x 15" x 12"

* Large moving boxes: approximately 18" x 17" x 20"

* Dish pack boxes: approximately 18" x 18" x 28"

* Wardrobe moving boxes: approximately 24" x 24" x 40"

* File boxes: 15" x 12" x 10"

Two other notes:

* It's best to maintain to the weight of moving boxes below 50 pounds, and better yet to keep them below 30 pounds. Or else, boxes are both difficult to handle and more likely to break or explode. * Try to keep boxes filled to the top flaps. Over-filled boxes do not stack well and are more likely to break open. Under-filled boxes tend to cave in.