How Many Moving [BOXES] Do You Need? (Room-by-Room Guide)

Moving soon in [CITY]? One of the first questions everyone asks is: how many moving boxes do I need? Too few and you’re scrambling the night before the truck arrives. Too many and you’re paying for boxes you never use. Here’s a simple room-by-room guide to get it right the first time.

How Many Moving [BOXES] Do You Need? The Quick Answer

Start with the size of your home. These numbers work for most families we help in [CITY]:

Home size	[BOXES] you’ll need
Bachelor or studio	15
1 bedroom	25
2 bedroom	35
3 bedroom	50
4 bedroom	65
5 bedroom	80
6+ bedroom	100

Got a big kitchen, a home office or a lot of books? Add 10 to 15 [BOXES]. Keeping things minimal or moving in stages? You can go a size down.

A Room-by-Room Guide

Kitchen: 8 to 12 [BOXES]

The kitchen always takes more than people expect. Dishes, glasses, small appliances, pots, pans and the pantry add up fast. Wrap breakables in towels or packing paper and keep heavy items like cast iron in the bottom of each [BOX].

Bedrooms: 5 to 8 [BOXES] each

Clothes, shoes, bedding and everything on the dresser. Kids’ rooms usually need a few extra for toys and books.

Living room: 5 to 8 [BOXES]

Books, decor, electronics, games and blankets. Books get heavy quickly, so spread them across several [BOXES] instead of filling one.

Bathrooms: 2 to 3 [BOXES] each

Towels, toiletries and cleaning supplies. Tape the lids on liquids or put them in a sealed bag first.

Garage, basement and storage: 5 to 15 [BOXES]

This one depends on you. Seasonal decorations, tools and sports gear can fill a lot of space, so take a quick look before you book.

Why Plastic [BOXES] Beat Cardboard

Renting plastic moving [BOXES] means no hunting for boxes, no folding and no tape. They’re stronger than cardboard, they stack neatly in the truck, and they keep your things dry if it rains on moving day. When you’re done, we pick them up, so there’s nothing to break down or recycle.

• No assembly and no tape
• Stronger and stackable
• Cleaned and sanitized before every rental
• Delivered to your door and picked up from your new home

Tips to Pack Faster

• Pack one room at a time and label each [BOX] with the room it’s going to
• Put heavy things on the bottom and light things on top
• Pack a “first night” [BOX] with sheets, chargers, snacks and a kettle
• Start with the rooms you use least, like the basement and guest room

Ready to Book?

Not sure which size to pick? Our moving packages are based on the number of bedrooms, so you can choose in seconds. We deliver across [CITY] and nearby towns, so check our delivery area, and see our FAQs for everything else. Still unsure? Send us a text and we’ll help you pick the right size.