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Get a helpful range for the boxes and packing basics your move may need, then turn that estimate into a personalized plan when you're ready.
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Estimate your moving supplies
Choose the size and shape of your move for a practical range of boxes, tape, labels, and protective materials. No email required.
These are planning estimates, not guarantees. Decluttering, storage, specialty items, and the amount you already own can change what you need.
Pack with less guesswork
Turn supplies into a usable packing plan
Start in low-use rooms
Pack storage, seasonal items, and guest areas before the things you use daily.
Label for arrival
Write the destination room and a short contents note on every box.
Protect the fragile items
Use enough paper and padding so items do not shift during transport.
Keep an essentials bag
Keep documents, medication, chargers, toiletries, and first-night basics with you.
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Turn this guide into a plan for your actual move
Choose your timing, then tell us a few details. Your free MovePlan adapts tasks to your move date, household, distance, method, budget, pets, children, storage, and priorities.
Frequently asked questions
Supply estimates, explained
How many boxes do I need for a move?
It depends on your home size, how much you own, how much you declutter, and how many fragile items you have. Use the calculator as a range, then add supplies as you pack and label each room.
What moving supplies are essential?
Most moves need a mix of sturdy boxes, tape, labels or markers, packing paper for fragile items, and a cutting tool. Your needs can change for furniture, artwork, electronics, and specialty items.
Should I buy all moving supplies at once?
Start with a practical range, then reassess after packing a few rooms. Keeping a little extra tape and a few spare boxes is useful, but avoid assuming a generic estimate covers every specialty item.
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