How many boxes do I need to move

Ok, it’s finally here. It’s moving time. Now you realize that it is time to get all of your belongings packed up nice and safely. With that, you will now be wondering, how many boxes do I need to move? Where do I get moving boxes? The good news is you have hopefully started planning early so that you are not rushed to get everything packed when moving day arrives.

The truth is there is no set rule for exactly how many boxes you will need to move. Every person and every home is different, with some people being minimalists and some people having a little bit more stuff than others. The good news is we have put together a list that should give you a great general idea of how many boxes you will need to move. To make it even easier we have also broken it down number of boxes needed based on the square footage of your place and also by the number of rooms in your home. If you are also considering using plastic boxes. Check out our post on the benefits of using plastic moving boxes.

Studio or efficiency apartment: Studio apartments are pretty easy to pack up because you probably don’t have a lot of stuff. Consider getting 10 small boxes, 12 medium boxes, 8 large boxes, and 1 or 2 wardrobe boxes. Get studio moving kits delivered to your front door.
One-bedroom apartment: This will depend on how large the one-bedroom apartment is, but our suggestion is 20 small boxes, 20 medium boxes, 10 large boxes, and 1 or 2 wardrobe boxes. Get one bedroom moving kits delivered to your door.
Two bedroom home: Assuming there are three people living here, we suggest 25 small boxes, 35 medium boxes, 15 large boxes, 3 extra large boxes, and 4 wardrobe boxes. Get 2 bedroom moving kits delivered to your front door.
Three-bedroom home: Assuming there are four people living here, you’ll need to consider packing up three closets’ worth of four people’s stuff, as well as a living area, kitchen, and miscellaneous rooms. We suggest about 30 small boxes, 40 medium boxes, 20 large boxes, 3 extra large boxes, and 6 wardrobe boxes. Get 3 bedroom moving kits delivered to your front door.