Moving guides

Learn how to estimate the number of boxes you need by home size and packing style.

Understand the major cost drivers before you compare quotes.

Most studio apartments need about 15-25 moving boxes. See a room-by-room estimate, a box size mix, and a starter shopping list for a studio move.

Most 1-bedroom apartments need about 25-40 moving boxes. See a room-by-room box estimate, a recommended box mix, and a starter shopping list.

Most 2-bedroom apartments need about 40-60 moving boxes. Get a room-by-room estimate, a box size mix, and tips for roommate vs. family households.

Most 3-bedroom houses need about 60-85 moving boxes. See a room-by-room breakdown, a box mix, and why the garage usually breaks the estimate.

Most 4-bedroom houses need about 80-110 moving boxes. See the room-by-room estimate, box mix, and a staged packing plan for a large-house move.

An average kitchen takes 15-25 boxes to pack, including 4-6 heavy-duty dish boxes. See counts by kitchen size and a zone-by-zone packing order.

A 2,000 square foot house usually needs two 16 ft moving containers. See when one is enough, when you need three, and how to load them efficiently.

Most 3-bedroom houses need one to two 16 ft moving containers. See which situations fit in one, when to book two, and how to load efficiently.

A 4-bedroom house usually needs two 16 ft moving containers, and often a third smaller one. See the scenarios, loading order, and cost trade-offs.

A 15 ft truck comfortably moves a full 10x10 storage unit in one trip. See the volume math, when a 10 ft truck works, and loading tips.

A 15-17 ft truck moves most 2-bedroom apartments in one trip. See when to size up to 20 ft, the volume math, and one-trip loading tips.

A 26 ft truck is the safe one-trip choice for a 3-bedroom house; compact homes can use 20 ft. See the volume math and when two trips make sense.

A 5x10 storage unit is the right size for a queen bed - the mattress, frame, and headboard fit with room to spare. See when a 5x5 works and how to store a mattress safely.

A 5x10 storage unit fits almost any motorcycle with room to walk beside it. See size options, drive-up access, and how to prep a bike for storage.

Packing a 1-bedroom apartment takes about 10-20 hours - one or two full days, or a week of evenings. See the room-by-room hours and a schedule.

Packing a 2-bedroom apartment takes about 20-35 hours - two to three full days, or two weeks of evenings. See room-by-room hours and a schedule.

Packing a 3-bedroom house takes about 35-60 hours - four to six full days, or three to four weeks of steady evenings. See the room-by-room hours.

Packing a house solo takes 15-80+ hours depending on size. See realistic solo timelines by home size, a daily quota system, and burnout traps.

Local movers for a 1-bedroom apartment average $400-$800; long-distance runs $1,200-$3,500. See the hourly math, cost drivers, and ways to save.

Local movers for a 2-bedroom apartment average $600-$1,200; long-distance runs $1,800-$4,500. See the hourly math, cost drivers, and savings tips.