Moving Boxes Estimate
The table below
gives a round estimate of the number of boxes
and basic supplies you'll need for packing.
Remember that depending upon your specific
needs, you may also need special boxes such as
those made for clothing, pictures and mirrors,
electronics and lamps.
|
Packing # of
rooms: |
Boxes/Supplies Needed |
|
1-2 rooms: |
15 Small, 15
Medium, 3 Large, 2 Dish Packs, 1 Inkless
Newsprint Bundle, 1 - 2 Rolls Box Sealing
Tape |
|
2-4 rooms: |
20 Small, 20
Medium, 5 Large, 4 Dish Packs, 1 Inkless
Newsprint Bundle, 3-4 Rolls Box Sealing
Tape |
|
4-6 rooms: |
25 Small, 25
Medium, 7 Large, 6 Dish Packs, 2 Inkless
Newsprint Bundles, 4-6 Rolls Box Sealing
Tape |
Packing
Boxes and Supplies
Boxes come in a
variety of sizes and are best suited for certain
items. The table below outlines the suggested
contents for specific box sizes.
|
Box Type |
Suggested
Contents |
Small
|
Best for
heavy, small and fragile items such as:
- books,
file folders
- CDS,
cassettes, LPS
-
toiletries, medicine, clocks
- hats,
lamps, lamp shades, framed art
-
silverware, glassware, kitchen utensils,
canned goods, jars, bottles, tools
|
Medium
|
- most
kitchenware, electric appliances
-
clothes, shoes, books, purses, hats
- lamps,
lamp shades, plants
- toys
and accessories from all rooms
|
Large
|
- bed
linen, pillows, bath towels, table linen
-
sweaters, shoes, purses
-
plastic ware, small appliances
- lamp
shades, cushions, plants
|
Dish
Packs
|
Created
extra sturdy for fragile items:
- china,
glassware, lamps, collectibles
|
|
Picture
Boxes |
|
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