How to use it
A few inputs, one explainable answer.
- Count packed boxes or use the closest expected totals.
- Count major furniture pieces individually.
- Increase loading gaps when many pieces cannot be stacked.
Method
How the estimate works
Box counts use standard outside volumes; furniture pieces use an average planning volume. A loading-gap allowance is added to the subtotal.
Worked example
Forty medium boxes, 15 large boxes, and 18 furniture pieces with a 15% gap allowance need about 760 cubic feet.
Assumptions & limits
What can change the result
- Medium boxes are modeled at 3 cubic feet and large boxes at 4.5 cubic feet.
- Furniture averages 22 cubic feet per piece after reasonable disassembly.
- Irregular, fragile, and non-stackable items create more unused space.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a cubic foot?
It is the volume of a cube one foot long, wide, and high. Moving capacity is often expressed in total cubic feet.
Why add space for loading gaps?
Furniture is not a perfect set of cubes. Curves, legs, fragile surfaces, and access needs leave unavoidable empty pockets.
Can I calculate every item exactly?
Yes, by multiplying each item’s outside length, width, and height, then adding the results. This faster estimator is intended for early planning.