Packing Supply Calculator
Calculate exactly how many boxes, tape rolls, and bubble wrap you need based on your home size and contents.
Inputs
Results
Small Boxes (16x12x12)
41
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms.
- Select Kitchen Size (small, medium, or large) and Garage/Storage Fullness level.
- Review the recommended quantities of Small Boxes, Medium Boxes, Large Boxes, packing paper, tape, and bubble wrap.
- Use the output as a shopping list before your packing begins.
How the result changes with Bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Small Boxes (16x12x12) |
|---|---|
| 1.7 | 38 |
| 3.45 | 55.5 |
| 5.55 | 76.5 |
| 7.3 | 94 |
What each input means
- Bedrooms
- Number of bedrooms to pack. Each bedroom needs roughly 10 small, 5 medium, and 3 large boxes.
- Bathrooms
- Number of bathrooms. Toiletries and linens need smaller boxes with extra bubble wrap.
- Kitchen Size
- 0 = Small/galley, 1 = Medium, 2 = Large/gourmet. Kitchens need the most packing material.
- Garage/Storage Fullness
- 0 = None/empty, 1 = Some items, 2 = Full garage or storage area.
What each result means
- Small Boxes (16x12x12)
- For books, dishes, canned goods, and heavy items.
- Medium Boxes (18x18x16)
- For kitchen items, toys, small appliances, and linens.
- Large Boxes (24x18x18)
- For pillows, comforters, lampshades, and light bulky items.
- Wardrobe Boxes
- Tall boxes with a hanging bar for clothes on hangers.
- Packing Tape Rolls
- Standard 2-inch packing tape rolls needed.
- Bubble Wrap
- Linear feet of 12-inch wide bubble wrap for fragile items.
- Estimated Supply Cost
- Approximate cost for all packing supplies at retail prices.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersBedrooms = 2, Bathrooms = 1, Kitchen Size = 1, Garage/Storage Fullness = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Small BoxesSmall Boxes41 = 41
- Calculate Medium BoxesMedium Boxes28 = 28
- Calculate Large BoxesLarge Boxes18 = 18
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