How to use it
A few inputs, one explainable answer.
- Use the total box count you expect to finish.
- Count only people who can pack at the same time.
- Enter focused daily hours, not the entire time you are home.
Method
How the estimate works
Boxes are divided by an adjusted packing rate per person. Fragile-item share slows the rate; packers and daily available hours convert work into calendar days.
Worked example
Sixty boxes with 25% fragile contents and two packers working three hours per day takes about four focused days.
Assumptions & limits
What can change the result
- The base rate is about four finished, labeled boxes per person-hour.
- Sorting, decluttering, supply shopping, and donation trips are separate.
- Kitchens, collections, and fragile items reduce the rate.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How early should I start packing?
Begin nonessential areas several weeks ahead, then reserve the final days for daily-use items, cleaning, and an essentials box.
Why does a kitchen take longer?
Many small, fragile, and irregular items must be wrapped, divided, labeled, and kept within safe box weights.
Does the result include unpacking?
No. Unpacking, furniture assembly, organizing, and disposal of packing materials require separate time.