How many cubic metres is my move?
The volume in m³ is the most important input for your moving price. Use the typical sizes below, or add up your furniture item by item.
Plan about 5 m³ per furnished room, plus kitchen, cellar and boxes. A studio is about 10 m³, a one-bed flat 15 m³, a two- to three-bed flat 25 m³ and a house 50 m³.
Typical volume by home size
Volume per furniture item
Approximate space in the truck, including padding. Add up your items and round up.
| Living room | m³ |
|---|---|
| Three-seater sofa | 1.5 |
| Armchair | 0.8 |
| TV unit or sideboard | 0.8 |
| Bookcase (per metre width) | 0.6 |
| Coffee table | 0.3 |
| Bedroom | m³ |
|---|---|
| Double bed with mattress | 1.8 |
| Single bed with mattress | 1.0 |
| Wardrobe (per door) | 0.6 |
| Chest of drawers | 0.5 |
| Bedside table | 0.2 |
| Kitchen & dining | m³ |
|---|---|
| Fridge-freezer | 0.8 |
| Washing machine | 0.5 |
| Dining table | 0.8 |
| Dining chair | 0.2 |
| Other | m³ |
|---|---|
| Desk | 0.7 |
| Office chair | 0.3 |
| Bicycle | 0.5 |
| Moving box (standard) | 0.1 |
Turn it into a price
Pick the size that matches, or choose “Custom” and enter your own cubic metres.
How many cubic metres is a one-bedroom flat?
A furnished one-bedroom flat is typically about 15 m³: living room, bedroom, kitchen and around 35 boxes.
How many cubic metres fit in a 3.5 t van?
A 3.5 t box van holds about 17 m³, but its payload is limited to about 900 kg. Heavy items such as books mean a van can be full by weight before it is full by volume.
What if I underestimate my volume?
Choose the next size up when in doubt. Your fixed-price quote is based on a detailed inventory, so the final volume is checked before you book.
How many moving boxes do I need?
About 10 boxes per room plus 10 for the kitchen is a good start. A standard box is about 0.1 m³.