How to use it
A few inputs, one explainable answer.
- Use your expected total number of boxes.
- Count furniture pieces that need protection or drawers secured.
- Increase the fragile share for kitchens, art, glassware, or collections.
Method
How the estimate works
Supply quantities use per-box planning rates: tape by sealed seams, paper by kitchen share, labels per box, and wrap by furniture count.
Worked example
For 60 boxes and 18 furniture pieces, the plan recommends about 10 tape rolls, 30 lb of paper, 120 labels, and two stretch-wrap rolls.
Assumptions & limits
What can change the result
- Tape rolls are approximately 55 yards.
- Packing paper use assumes a typical kitchen and breakables mix.
- Reusable blankets are listed separately from disposable wrap.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much packing tape should I buy?
A 55-yard roll often seals six to eight moving boxes, depending on box size and whether you reinforce bottoms.
Can towels replace packing paper?
Clean linens can cushion some items and reduce paper use, but ink-free packing paper is easier to use for dishes and glassware.
Do movers provide blankets?
Policies vary. Rental trucks and moving companies may rent or include blankets, so confirm the quantity and price before buying substitutes.