Packing Material Calculator
Cartons, tape and wrap, counted for you
Choose your home size. The calculator lists how many small, medium, large and wardrobe cartons, rolls of tape, kilos of packing paper, metres of bubble wrap and rolls of stretch film a move like yours usually needs, based on published packing guides and box calculators.
What goes in each carton
- Small cartons for heavy things: books, files, tins and jars, tools. A small box of books is already as much as one person should lift.
- Medium cartons for kitchenware, shoes, toys, small appliances and the contents of drawers.
- Large cartons for light, bulky things: bedding, pillows, cushions, soft toys and folded curtains. Never fill a large carton with books.
- Wardrobe cartons let clothes travel on their hangers, so formal wear and sarees arrive without fresh creases.
- Bubble wrap and packing paper go around glass, crockery, frames and electronics before they go in a box; stretch film holds wrapping on furniture and keeps drawers and doors shut.
Packing fragile things yourself? Our guide to packing glassware, mirrors and TVs walks through each one. If our crew packs, the materials come with them and are part of your written quote.
You will need about
Rule-of-thumb ranges from published packing guides and box calculators (many of them international), converted to metric. Homes with lots of books or kitchenware need more cartons; Indian packers usually use less paper and more bubble wrap and corrugated sheet.
Let our crew pack itPacking material calculator: frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions customers ask us most.
How many boxes do I need to move a 2 BHK?
Use the calculator above: it shows a range of small, medium and large cartons for a typical 2 BHK based on published packing guides. Homes with lots of books, kitchenware or clothes need more than the middle of the range.
Should I buy packing material myself or let the movers bring it?
If the movers are packing, let them bring it. They use double-wall cartons, the right wrap for each item and will be responsible for how it is packed. Buying your own makes sense only if you plan to pack everything yourself.
Which things need bubble wrap?
Glassware, crockery, showpieces, mirrors, framed art, TV screens and small electronics. Furniture is better protected with thick sheets or corrugated rolls, with bubble wrap only over glass tops and polished corners.
How much packing tape does a move take?
Roughly one roll for every ten to fifteen cartons when each box is taped properly across the top and bottom seams. The calculator gives a range for your home size; keep a spare roll for unpacking day re-taping.
Does Skynet provide packing material?
Yes. On a full packing job our crew brings the cartons, wrap, sheets and tape, and packs in four layers. The material is part of the written quote you get after the free survey.
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- Hosiery Complex, Phase 2
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Local and intercity packing and moving services across India, with door-to-door delivery between all these cities.