As movers in Greenville, NC, we deal with a lot of boxes of all shapes and sizes. When you’re thinking about moving, it’s often daunting to try and figure out what goes in what size box. Luckily, we’ve learned over the years that the size of the box is a clue to what you should be storing inside it. With that expertise in mind, here is a handy guide to help you determine how to pack your things, whether you’re storing or moving.
Small Box
These boxes are usually about 1.5-3.1 cubic feet. For this size, you want to think about fragile and smaller and heavy items. The smaller the box, the heavier you can pack it. Here are some examples of what you can pack:
- Canned Goods
- CD’s and DVD’s
- Toys
- Baby Items
- Fragile/Glass Items
- Toiletries
- Tools
- Small Electronics/Video Game Systems
Medium Boxes
When you have a box that’s 4-5 cubic feet, think about your bulkier, more awkward items. You can usually fit 1-3 items of average weight and awkward shape in one of these. Here are a couple of those items:
- Kitchenware
- Pots and Pans
- Small Appliances
- Shoes
- Computer Towers
- Small Lamp Shades
- Clothing
Large Box
These are 6 cubic feet and up. Even though the large size may tempt you to pack it with heavy items, instead fill it with light bulky items. That way when you lift it, you won’t be overwhelmed. Here are some examples:
- Linens
- Throw Blankets
- Lamps
- Towels
- Jackets
- Sleeping Bags
- Camping Gear
- Large Duvets
- Large Household Items
Dish Pack
As the name implies, these are best for dishes. it’s a double walled box that offers strength and protection for both your every day and fine china dishes. Here’s what else can go in here:
- Wine Glasses
- Ornaments
- Small Breakables
- Porcelain Keepsakes
Mirror Carton
These cartons are telescopic and can expand up to 72 inches. These are perfect for some of your flat goods that need to be stored with care. For ideas, try packing these items in here:
- Mirrors
- Pictures
- Canvas Paintings
Want More Help?
Of course, to help with any move, you need more than right sized boxes. You need movers in Greenville, NC that can help you from start to finish. For more than 20 years, we’ve been moving pros, serving Eastern North Carolina and surrounding areas. Locally owned and operated, we’re a fully licensed and insured independent moving service, assisting your 27858 moving needs. As such, we want to help you move locally and nationally. If you want to get started, contact us and we’ll see how we can help you.