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Estimate the volume of your move

When it comes to international removals and relocation, knowing the volume of your items is crucial for organizing your move and planning the size of the vehicle needed for transportation. In addition, we base our quotes on the volume in cubic meters (m³) to be transported, so it’s essential to have an accurate estimation of the load.

A quick trick to calculate the total volume

The most common question we ask is: How much stuff needs to be transported? While there’s usually no definitive answer, a quick trick can help estimate your inventory volume.

Simply take the surface area of your current apartment and divide it by two. For example, if you live in a 60m² apartment, the average moving volume is usually around 30m³.

This method only provides a rough estimate. For an accurate moving quote and proper vehicle planning, a detailed inventory assessment is always recommended.

Looking for a more precise calculation?

Try our Volume Calculator to get a detailed estimate tailored to your actual inventory.

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Living Room Bedroom Kitchen Dining Room Bathroom Office Garage Outdoor Appliances Boxes & Bags Other + Custom All

3-Seat Sofa

1.20 m³

− 0 +

2-Seat Sofa

0.85 m³

− 0 +

Corner Sofa (L-shape)

2.00 m³

− 0 +

Sofa Bed

1.10 m³

− 0 +

Armchair

0.45 m³

− 0 +

Recliner Armchair

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Chaise Longue

0.70 m³

− 0 +

Pouffe / Ottoman

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Coffee Table

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Side Table

0.08 m³

− 0 +

TV Unit / Media Stand

0.40 m³

− 0 +

TV up to 55"

0.15 m³

− 0 +

TV 55" and larger

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Bookcase tall

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Bookcase short

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Display Cabinet / Vitrine

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Sideboard / Buffet

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Floor Lamp

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Table Lamp

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Wall Mirror large

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Picture / Artwork

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Rug large

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Rug small

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Electric Fireplace

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Piano / Upright

1.20 m³

− 0 +

Grand Piano

3.00 m³

− 0 +

Wall Clock

0.03 m³

− 0 +

Bookshelf unit

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Chandelier / Ceiling Light

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Shoe Cabinet

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Double Bed with frame

1.80 m³

− 0 +

Single Bed with frame

1.00 m³

− 0 +

King-Size Bed

2.20 m³

− 0 +

Bunk Bed

1.80 m³

− 0 +

Cot / Baby Bed

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Toddler Bed

0.70 m³

− 0 +

Mattress double

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Mattress single

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Mattress king

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Wardrobe 2-door

1.20 m³

− 0 +

Wardrobe 3-door

1.80 m³

− 0 +

Wardrobe 4-door

2.40 m³

− 0 +

Sliding Door Wardrobe

2.00 m³

− 0 +

Chest of Drawers

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Tall Boy Chest

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Bedside Table

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Dressing Table

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Clothes Rail

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Full-Length Mirror

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Toy Chest

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Changing Table

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Baby Changing Unit

0.45 m³

− 0 +

Loft Bed

1.50 m³

− 0 +

Kitchen Unit per 1m

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Kitchen Island

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Refrigerator large

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Refrigerator small

0.25 m³

− 0 +

American-Style Fridge

1.00 m³

− 0 +

Chest Freezer

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Upright Freezer

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Freestanding Cooker

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Range Cooker 90cm

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Microwave

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Dishwasher

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Kitchen Extractor Hood

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Bar Stools pair

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Kitchen Trolley

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Coffee Machine

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Kettle

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Toaster

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Food Processor / Blender

0.03 m³

− 0 +

Wine Fridge

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Kitchen Bin

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Dining Table 4-seat

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Dining Table 6-seat

0.90 m³

− 0 +

Dining Table 8-seat

1.20 m³

− 0 +

Extendable Dining Table

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Dining Chair

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Dining Bench

0.20 m³

− 0 +

China Cabinet / Dresser

0.70 m³

− 0 +

Bar Cabinet

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Drinks Trolley

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Highchair (baby)

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Washing Machine

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Tumble Dryer

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Washer-Dryer Combo

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Freestanding Bath

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Bathroom Cabinet / Mirror

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Heated Towel Rail

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Laundry Basket

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Bathroom Shelf Unit

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Shower Enclosure

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Bathroom Vanity Unit

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Clothes Airer / Drying Rack

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Ironing Board

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Steam Iron

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Office Desk

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Corner Desk

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Standing Desk

0.55 m³

− 0 +

Office Chair

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Filing Cabinet 2-drawer

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Filing Cabinet 4-drawer

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Office Bookshelf

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Desktop Computer

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Monitor

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Printer / Scanner

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Safe small

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Safe large

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Whiteboard

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Document Shredder

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Office Cabinet

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Laptop

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Projector + Screen

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Server Rack

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Workbench

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Tool Cabinet

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Shelving Unit (garage)

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Bicycle

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Electric Bicycle / E-bike

0.35 m³

− 0 +

Motorbike / Scooter

1.50 m³

− 0 +

Lawn Mower (push)

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Ride-On Mower

1.50 m³

− 0 +

Toolbox large

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Stepladder

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Extension Ladder

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Tyre per unit

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Generator

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Pressure Washer

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Compressor

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Welding Machine

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Angle Grinder

0.03 m³

− 0 +

Drill Press

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Table Saw

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Snowblower

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Petrol Can

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Garden Table

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Garden Chair

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Garden Bench

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Sun Lounger

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Patio Umbrella

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Parasol Base

0.10 m³

− 0 +

BBQ Grill

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Gas BBQ

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Trampoline

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Swing Set

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Garden Shed (flat-pack)

1.50 m³

− 0 +

Wheelbarrow

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Large Outdoor Planter

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Kayak / Canoe

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Paddling Pool

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Outdoor Storage Box

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Hammock with stand

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Garden Hose + Reel

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Patio Heater

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Outdoor Sofa Set

1.50 m³

− 0 +

Surfboard / Snowboard

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Ski Equipment (pair)

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Air Conditioner unit

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Portable Air Conditioner

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Vacuum Cleaner

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Robot Vacuum

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Dehumidifier

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Air Purifier

0.08 m³

− 0 +

Water Cooler / Dispenser

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Electric Heater

0.08 m³

− 0 +

Oil Radiator

0.08 m³

− 0 +

Fan (stand)

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Smart Home Hub

0.01 m³

− 0 +

UPS / Power Backup

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Small Box 40×30×30cm

0.04 m³

− 0 +

Medium Box 50×40×40cm

0.08 m³

− 0 +

Large Box 60×50×50cm

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Extra Large Box 70×60×60cm

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Wardrobe Box

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Book Box

0.04 m³

− 0 +

Large Suitcase

0.12 m³

− 0 +

Medium Suitcase

0.07 m³

− 0 +

Cabin Bag

0.03 m³

− 0 +

Bag / Holdall

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Plastic Storage Box

0.06 m³

− 0 +

Garment Bag

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Backpack

0.03 m³

− 0 +

Crate / Wooden Box

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Bubble Wrap Roll

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Exercise Bike

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Treadmill

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Elliptical Trainer

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Rowing Machine

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Weight Bench

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Dumbbells Set

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Barbell Set

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Pull-Up Bar / Rack

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Yoga Mat

0.02 m³

− 0 +

Ping-Pong Table

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Pool Table

2.00 m³

− 0 +

Foosball Table

0.40 m³

− 0 +

Air Hockey Table

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Gaming Chair

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Gaming Desk

0.50 m³

− 0 +

Aquarium up to 200L

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Aquarium over 200L

0.60 m³

− 0 +

Musical Instrument

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Guitar (with case)

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Drum Kit

0.80 m³

− 0 +

Sculpture / Statue

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Antique / Fragile Item

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Large Pot Plant

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Pet Cage / Crate

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Pet Bed / House

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Sewing Machine

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Overlocker

0.05 m³

− 0 +

3D Printer

0.08 m³

− 0 +

Telescope

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Record Player / Turntable

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Home Theatre System

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Subwoofer

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Bookcase (children's)

0.25 m³

− 0 +

Toy Kitchen

0.20 m³

− 0 +

Ride-On Toy

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Scooter (kids)

0.05 m³

− 0 +

Pram / Pushchair

0.30 m³

− 0 +

Baby Bouncer / Rocker

0.10 m³

− 0 +

High Chair (office)

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Ladder (household)

0.10 m³

− 0 +

Safe (household)

0.15 m³

− 0 +

Vacuum Storage Bags (set)

0.05 m³

− 0 +

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Calculate the volume of a single piece of furniture

To calculate the volume of furniture in cubic meters, use the following formula: Length × Width × Height = Volume.

Knowing the exact measurements of large furniture is especially important to ensure everything fits safely into the moving vehicle.

How to calculate the volume of boxes

Ten standard moving boxes (60×40×40cm) are approximately equal to 1m³. These boxes are commonly stacked on euro pallets in sets of 20.

A fully stacked euro pallet measures approximately 120×80×200cm and typically weighs up to 300kg.

On average:

• 20–25 boxes per minimalist person
• 30 boxes per average person
• 35–40 boxes for people with more belongings

Two people living in a 3-room apartment usually transport around 60 boxes, which equals roughly 6m³ or three euro pallets.

Estimate the volume of your studio apartment (30m²)

A typical studio apartment usually contains:

• 20–30 moving boxes (2–3m³)
• 10–15m³ of furniture
• Total estimated volume: approximately 16m³

Average number of boxes:

• Kitchen: 3–5 boxes
• Clothes: 4–8 boxes
• Books & decorations: 4–6 boxes
• Bathroom: 2–4 boxes
• Bedding & curtains: 2–3 boxes
• Storage/cellar: 1–3 boxes

If you have a balcony, you may also have:

• 1 outdoor table
• 2 chairs
• 1 storage box

Tip: Add approximately 0.5m³ for a washing machine-sized item, 1.5m³ for a double bed, and around 2m³ for a large wardrobe.

Estimate the volume of your two-room flat (50m²)

A typical two-room apartment usually requires between 23–30m³ of moving volume, depending on storage areas and the number of occupants.

• Single person: around 30 boxes (3m³)
• Couple: around 50 boxes (5m³)
• Furniture volume: approximately 20m³

Estimate the volume of your three-room flat (65m²)

A standard three-room apartment generally requires around 32m³ of transport volume. Families with children or additional storage areas may require more.

• Bedroom furniture: approximately 7m³
• Living/dining room: approximately 10m³
• Office furniture: approximately 4m³
• Hallway/balcony/storage: approximately 5m³
• Boxes: approximately 6m³

Keep in mind that these are average estimates. Your actual moving volume may vary depending on furniture size, storage areas, and personal belongings.

Use our Volume Calculator for an accurate estimate

For the most accurate result, use our Volume Calculator. Simply select the items you plan to move and receive a detailed cubic meter estimate instantly.

Examples of palletised loads

Why choose us?

Local and international reliability

Our membership in international moving organizations guarantees the highest standards of service and reliability. We work with a global network of partners to ensure the smooth and safe transportation of your belongings in any direction.

Why choose us?

Working with us will ensure:

• Timely delivery of your belongings, so you can be sure that they’ll arrive when you need them.
• Expert handling of customs procedures, ensuring that your move is free from unexpected problems or delays.
• No wasted time, as we work efficiently to make sure that your move is completed as quickly as possible.
• No unnecessary financial losses, thanks to our competitive pricing and careful management of your move.

Frequently asked questions

Planning a move can raise a lot of questions. Below you will find clear answers about packing, documents, customs, insurance, pricing, and international removals. If you need advice for your specific move, please get a quote or contact us.