Sizes of Moving Boxes

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Our San Diego movers recommend using specific sizes of moving boxes, to pack specific items into. There are industry standard professional moving boxes that were manufactured to be used for packing specific items.

A general rule of thumb when determining sizes of moving boxes and what to place in them, is to pack your belongings into the smallest size of moving box that it will fit into. The biggest danger when packing is putting too many items into a moving box, or using too big of a box. It is very easy for a moving box to become too heavy to carry, to become at risk for damage with things knocking together inside the box, and/or breaking the box because the items are too heavy.

If you follow these general guidelines of what to put inside your moving boxes, you will not have any problems packing or moving.

Sizes of Moving Boxes and How to Pack Them

Type of Moving Box	Description of What Should Be Placed Inside	Specific Items
1.5 Cubic All Purpose Moving Box	Anything that can fit in the 1.5 moving box should be put inside of this size of box. The 1.5 moving box is the most important moving box you can use for moving and storing. Please note, that any item that is heavy when combined together (like books) should be placed in this sized box. Do not exceed 32 lbs per moving box.	Books, CDs, DVDs, Office Supplies, Typing paper.
3.0 Cubic Kitchen Moving Box	The 3.0 moving box is the second most important moving box, when moving and storing. Do not exceed 32 lbs per moving box.	Pots, Pans, Folded Clothes, Plastic Toys,
4.5 Cubic Pillow Moving Box	Be particularly careful when using this size of moving box. Some movers do not use these at all. If you do use this size, only place items that will not fit in any another size in this moving box. Lightweight bulky, or large items.	Comforters, Pillows, sofa pillows,
Wardrobe Moving Boxes	Wardrobe Moving Boxes are moving boxes with a bar at the top that enable you to hang your clothes inside of the box. Wardrobe moving boxes are a wonderful time-saving boxes for transporting clothes with ease. Often you can save your wardrobe moving boxes after you move, and keep them in the garage to store seasonal clothes. As a general guidelines (1) 20 inch wardrobe will typically support a six foot closet that is not packed with clothes. Most people need 2 wardrobes for every six foot closet. Discount Movers provide FREE WARDROBE BOXES for use the day you are moving in San Diego!	Hanging Clothes in your closet. Don't forget to pack your coat closet too! Wardrobe boxes with the bar are also useful for large sculptures, golf clubs, brooms and vacuum cleaners.

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