Moving Box Calculator — How Many Boxes Do You Need?

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Indica los datos de tu vivienda, ajusta tus pertenencias y recibe una estimación útil para comprar sin quedarte corto.

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  • Número total de cajas y reparto por tamaño.
  • Recommended packaging material.
  • Estimated volume and vehicle type.

Set up your move

We have divided the form into 3 steps so that you only see what you need at each moment.

Housing data

Recommended range: 20 to 500 m². Enter a value between 20 and 500 m².
Includes adults and children. Enter a value between 1 and 15.
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Calculate how many boxes you need for your move without running out.

Planning a move without a realistic estimate of the number of boxes you'll need often leads to extra costs and last-minute stress. This guide helps you estimate the number of boxes by size based on the type of home, square footage, and volume of belongings.

The calculator's estimate is a guide, but useful for preparing to buy cardboard boxes for moving , protective material and organization by room.

Indicative estimates by type of housing

Dwelling Small boxes Medium boxes Large boxes Approximate total
Studio / 1 bedroom 5-10 8-12 3-5 16-27
2 bedrooms 10-15 12-20 5-8 27-43
3 bedrooms 15-20 20-30 8-12 43-62
4 or more rooms 20-30 30-40 12-18 62-88

What type of box to use in each room

  • Kitchen: Small double-walled boxes for tableware and glassware.
  • Living room: large boxes for textiles, decorations and lightweight items.
  • Bedroom: wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes and medium-sized boxes for folded clothes.
  • Office: Small reinforced boxes for books, filing cabinets and dense objects.

Tips to refine your box purchase

  1. Apply a 10-15% margin to the estimate to cover unforeseen events.
  2. Reserve small boxes for heavy items and large boxes for lightweight items.
  3. Label by stay and priority to speed up loading and unloading.
  4. Includes tape, bubble wrap, and film in the calculation from the beginning.

Frequently asked questions about moving boxes

How many boxes do I need for a 2-bedroom move?

The usual amount is between 27 and 43 boxes in total. If you've lived in the house for longer or have a storage unit, add extra space.

Which boxes are best for books and dishes?

Small reinforced cardboard boxes are the safest option for heavy or fragile items.

When is it appropriate to use wardrobe boxes?

They are recommended when there is a lot of laundry hanging up; they reduce preparation time and prevent wrinkles.

What safety margin should I add?

Between 10% and 15% is usually the most practical balance to avoid falling short.

If you prefer to buy directly, you can go to moving packs or select individual boxes by size .