How many boxes do I need to move a 2-bedroom house?

A 2-bedroom house typically needs 60–80 moving boxes. That covers the kitchen (13 boxes), master bedroom (14), second bedroom (10), two bathrooms (4 each), living room (8), and a garage or storage area (15). Add 10–15% if you have a lot of books or a packed garage.

How long does it take to pack a 2-bedroom house?

Most people take 3–5 days to fully pack a 2-bedroom house. Spreading it over 2–3 weeks is more manageable — pack non-essentials first, one room at a time. The kitchen and garage typically take the longest. Start at least 3 weeks before your move date.

Should I pack room by room or category by category when moving?

Pack room by room. It keeps boxes focused, makes labelling easier, and means the movers and unpackers always know exactly where each box goes. Category packing (like the KonMari method) works for decluttering but creates chaos on moving day.

How many boxes fit in a moving truck for a 2-bedroom house?

A standard 16-foot moving truck (the most common size for a 2-bedroom move) holds roughly 250–350 cubic feet of packed goods. With 70 boxes at ~3 cu ft average, that's about 210 cu ft of boxes — leaving ample room for furniture. A 16-foot truck is the right size for most 2-bedroom houses.

How Many Moving Boxes for a 2-Bedroom House?

Q: How many wardrobe boxes for a 2-bedroom house?

Plan for 6–8 wardrobe boxes for a 2-bedroom house — roughly 3–4 for the master bedroom and 2–3 for the second bedroom. If one room has a particularly full walk-in closet, add 1–2 more.

Last updated: May 2026

Quick answer: A 2-bedroom house typically needs 60–80 moving boxes. That covers the kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, and a garage or storage area. Use the calculator below to get your exact number by room.

A 2-bedroom house is a bigger project than an apartment move — a garage, extra bathroom, and a full set of shared living spaces all add up fast. The biggest mistakes are forgetting the garage (often 15 or more boxes on its own) and underestimating the kitchen.

Enter your rooms in the calculator below to get a personalized estimate, then check the breakdown table for room-by-room figures.

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Room-by-room box breakdown for a 2-bedroom house

Figures assume moderately furnished rooms with a single-car garage and two bathrooms. Adjust upward if you have a large garage, walk-in closets, or a home office.

Room	Small	Medium	Large	Wardrobe	Total
Kitchen	5	6	2	—	13
Master Bedroom	2	5	3	4	14
Bedroom 2	2	4	2	2	10
Living Room	2	4	2	—	8
Bathroom × 2	6	2	—	—	8
Garage / Storage	3	6	6	—	15
Total	20	27	15	6	68

The garage: the most underestimated room

The garage consistently surprises people. Tools, sports equipment, seasonal gear, gardening supplies, and accumulated boxes can easily fill 15–20 boxes — sometimes more. Walk through your garage before finalising your order and add 5 boxes to whatever you estimate.

Tips for packing a 2-bedroom house

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Pack over 3 weeks, not 3 days

Start with rarely used rooms — spare bedroom, garage storage, dining room. Leave kitchen, bathrooms, and master bedroom until the last 2 days.

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Colour-code by room

Use a different colour of tape or marker per room. It speeds up unloading dramatically — movers can see at a glance where each box goes without reading every label.

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Pack the garage last, unload first

Garage items usually go to the garage at the new place — pack them last so they load last and end up at the back of the truck, easy to access first at the new home.

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Small boxes for the garage

Tools and hardware are heavy. Use small boxes for anything metal — hardware, screws, hand tools. Large boxes of garage items become impossible to move safely.

Frequently asked questions

Most 2-bedroom houses need 60–80 boxes. The exact number depends on how much you've accumulated — a minimally furnished house might need 55, while one with a packed garage, full attic, or dedicated home office could need 90+.

Plan for 6–8 wardrobe boxes — roughly 3–4 for the master bedroom and 2–3 for the second bedroom. If one room has a particularly full walk-in closet, add 1–2 more. Wardrobe boxes are usually available to rent from moving companies, which saves cost if you only need them for one day.

Most people take 3–5 focused days to fully pack a 2-bedroom house. Spread this over 3 weeks: week 1 for non-essentials (spare room, garage, decor), week 2 for bedrooms and living areas, and the final days for the kitchen and daily-use rooms.

Pack room by room for a move. It makes labelling intuitive, boxes are easier to track, and movers know exactly where each box goes without asking. Category packing (like KonMari) is great for decluttering before the move, but creates confusion on moving day.

A 16-foot truck is the standard recommendation for a 2-bedroom house. If you have a lot of large furniture (sectional sofa, king-sized bed frame, bulky gym equipment) or a packed garage, consider a 20-foot truck. Most truck rental companies have a "move size guide" — when in doubt, go one size up.

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