2-bedroom apartment
About 55 boxes: 22 small, 19 medium, 14 large — plus 4 rolls of tape.
How many moving boxes do I need?
The first question of every move. Pick your home size for the industry-standard box count — split into small, medium and large.
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Counts assume an average furnishing level — adjust for your actual stuff.
- Round up, not down.
An unfinished pack on moving day costs more than ten spare boxes.
- Small boxes for heavy things.
Books, dishes and tools — never in large boxes.
- Count the kitchen twice.
Kitchens always need more boxes than you think.
- Buy the tape too.
About one roll per 15 boxes, plus a marker per room.
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Frequently asked questions
How many boxes do I need for a 2-bedroom apartment?
About 55 boxes: roughly 22 small, 19 medium and 14 large.
What size boxes should I use for books?
Small boxes only — books get too heavy to carry in large boxes.
Should I buy extra boxes?
Yes, about 10% extra. Running out mid-pack costs more than spare boxes.
How many boxes fit in a moving truck?
It depends on the truck and box size — try the truck calculator with your box dimensions.