Inventory
Working out the inventory size
Working out the size of what you need to move takes a bit of time, but it is really important to make sure you get a correct quote to make sure your move happens smoothly on the day.
Follow these steps
- Make a list of everything you need to move
- Measure big items to work out how big they are
- Estimate for each room how many boxes (of whatever size you decide) everything else will need
- Add it all up!
An example for an average fridge/freezer
| 0.55 metres | 0.55 metres | 1.65 metres | = 0.50 cubic metres |
| 55 cm | 55 cm | 165 cm | = 0.50 cubic metres |
| 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 5ft (18 cubic feet) | = 0.50 cubic metres |
Calculating in feet? Take the total cubic ft and divide by 35 to get your cubic metres. Please use the following estimates as a general guide only! (cbm = cubic metres)
| Average 2 seater sofa / settee | 2.00 cbm |
| Armchair | 1.00 cbm |
| 3 piece suite | 3.00 cbm |
| Futon | 0.5 cbm |
| 4 boxes of pots, pans, crockery, books etc. each box 50cm x 50cm x 50 cm or each box 20" x 20" x 20" | 0.5 cbm |
| 1 Microwave ovens 1 cubic metre | 1.00 cbm |
| Executive office desk | 1.00 cbm |
| PC Monitor / printer / keyboard / box software | 0.5 cbm |
| Office chair | 0.3 cbm |
| Table and 6 Chairs (Stackable) | 2.00 cbm |
| 8 Boxes of garden tools and equipment | 1.00 cbm |
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This Article has been submitted by Peter Driscoll of European Transport Brokers. For more information on moving quotes, go to www.etbrokers-removals.com .
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