Storage space estimator - determine how many big boxes you'll need

May 5, 2008
Big Box Storage Expands Long Distance Shipping Program

Each Big Box provides 280 cubic feet of storage space and can hold up to 2,000 pounds. Of course, multiple Big Boxes are readily available if you should need them. The below chart offers the typical size, in cubic feet, of most household and business items. For quick calculation, please enter the number of each items and click "submit" at the bottom of the page.

APPLIANCES
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Air Conditioner, Large	9
	Air Conditioner, Small	6
	Dehumidifier	10
	Dishwasher	20
	Dryer	25
	Freezer, 10 cu. ft. or less	30
	Freezer, 11 to 15 cu. ft.	45
	Freezer, 16 to 20 cu. ft.	60
	Range, 20" Wide	10
	Range, 30" Wide	15
	Range, 36" Wide	30
	Refrigerator, 11 to 15 cu. ft.	65
	Refrigerator, 6 cu, ft. or less	30
	Refrigerator, 7 to 10 cu. ft.	45
	Sewing Machine, Console	10
	Sewing Machine, Portable	3
	Trash Compactor	10
	Vacuum Cleaner	3
	Washing Machine	25
BEDROOM
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Bed, Bunk (set 2)	70
	Bed, Double	60
	Bed, King	70
	Bed, Queen	65
	Bed, Rollaway	20
	Bed, Single	40
	Bed, Waterbed Base	10
	Chair, Arm/Rocker	15
	Chair, Stuffed	25
	Chest, Bachelor	12
	Chest, Cedar	15
	Clothes Basket/Hamper	3
	Desk, Small	22
	Dresser, Double	40
	Dresser, Single	30
	Dresser, Triple	50
	Dresser, Vanity and Bench	23
	Night Stand/Table	5
	Rug or Pad 10' x 12'	10
	Rug or Pad 5' x 8'	6
	Wardrobe, large 48" x 78" x 24"	50
	Wardrobe, small 36" x 60" x 18"	25
BUSINESS AND MISCELLANEOUS
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Advertising Displays	5
	Bookcase 6'	20
	Card Table	2
	Computer	6
	Cot. Folding	8
	Credenza, 6'	2
	Desk, Office, 72" x 30"	35
	Fan	2
	File Box	4
	Filing Cabinet, Lateral/2 Drawer	28
	Filing Cabinet/2 Drawer	10
	Filing Cabinet/4 Drawer	20
	Folding Chairs	2
	Heater, Gas/Electric	5
	Ironing Board	2
	Metal Shelves, 6'	30
	Power Tool Stand	6
	Power Tools	1
	Printer Stand	18
	Room Panel Dividers 6'	20
	Suitcase	6
	Tire w/ rim	3
	Tradeshow Display 10' x 10'	30
	Utility Cabinet 6'	30
DINING ROOM
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Bench, 2 Person	10
	Buffet (Base)	30
	Cabinet, Corner	20
	Chair	5
	Dining Table	35
	Hutch (Top)	20
	Rugs or Pads, area 10' x 12'	10
	Server	15
	Tea Cart	10
KITCHEN
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Breakfast Table	10
	Chair	5
	Kitchen Hutch	30
	Microwave Oven	10
	Serving Cart	15
	Stool	3
LIVING ROOM
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Bar, Portable Bench	15
	Bookcase 15" x 24" x 72"	20
	Cabinet, Curio	10
	Chair, Arm	10
	Chair, Occasional	15
	Chair, Overstuffed	25
	Chair, Rocker	12
	Chair, Straight	5
	Chest, Cedar	15
	Clock, Grandfather	20
	Coat Rack	6
	Day Bed	30
	Desk, Secretary	35
	Desk, Small	22
	Entertainment Center, 48" x 60" x 24"	40
	Fireplace Equipment	3
	Footstool	2
	Home Theater, 4 pcs, 6 speakers	20
	Lamp, Floor/Pole	3
	Magazine Rack	2
	Rugs or Pads 12' x 12'	13
	Rugs or Pads 5' x 8'	6
	Sofa, Hideaway, four Cushion	60
	Sofa, Loveseat	35
	Sofa, Rattan/Wicker	10
	Sofa, Sectional, per Section	30
	Sofa, three Cushion	50
	Stereo, Component	8
	TV Stand	4
	TV, Console 27"	15
	TV, Portable 13"	3
	TV, Table Model 27"	10
	Tables, Coffee	5
	Tables, Drop Leaf	12
	Tables, End	4
	Trunk	6
NURSERY
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Baby Carriage, Folding	2
	Baby Carriage, Non-Folding	8
	Bath	2
	Bed, Toddler	20
	Chair, Child's	3
	Chair, High	5
	Chest	12
	Chest, Toy	5
	Crib, Baby	10
	Playpen, Full-Size	10
	Playpen, Portable	4
	Rug or Pad 10' x 12'	10
	Rug or Pad 5' x 8'	6
	Table, Child's	5
PORCH AND OUTDOOR
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	BBQ Grill, Large	20
	BBQ Grill, Small	8
	Chairs, Folding	2
	Chairs, Stacking (4)	6
	Chairs, Stationary	5
	Chaise Lounge	8
	Child Gym	20
	Garden Hose & Reel	4
	Glider or Settee	20
	Ladder, 6' Step	6
	Ladder, 8' Metal	4
	Ladder, Extension 16'	8
	Lawn Mower, Cart, etc	8
	Lawn Mower, Push	5
	Lawn Mower, Riding	35
	Outdoor Child Slide	10
	Picnic Bench	5
	Picnic Table	20
	Sand Box	10
	Swing Set	30
	Table, six person	10
	Umbrella	5
	Wheelbarrow	8
SPORTING EQUIPMENT
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Bar Bells (150 lbs.)	3
	Bicycle	6
	Bowling Ball/Bag	2
	Canoe (14")	70
	Exercise Bike	6
	Game Table	15
	Golf Bag	5
	Ping Pong Table	40
	Pool Table	80
	Row Boat, 16' (covered)	120
	Sled, 1 Person	4
	Tackle Box/ Fishing Rod	3
	Toboggan	5
	Tricycle	4
MISCELLANEOUS SIZED BOXES
Qty	Item	Cubic Ft.	Total
	Small box (16" x 13" x 13") 1.5 cubic feet	1.5
	Medium box (18" x 18" x 16") 3.0 cubic feet	3
	Large box (18" x 18" x 24") 4.5 cubic feet	4.5
This chart is for reference purposes only. Actual sizes and the number of boxes subsequently needed may differ. If you remain uncertain, it is always best to overestimate the number of big boxes you may need as you will only be charged for the number that you actually use (not necessarily the number that is delivered).

View a list of locations serviced by Big Box Storage

Arizona

Chandler, AZ
Gilbert, AZ
Glendale, AZ
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
Mesa, AZ
Peoria, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ
Sun City, AZ
Surprise, AZ
Tempe, AZ

California

Burbank, CA
Carlsbad, CA
Chula Vista, CA
Coronado, CA
El Cajon, CA
Escondido, CA
Imperial Beach, CA
La Jolla, CA
La Mesa, CA
Mira Mesa, CA
Northridge, CA
Ocean Beach, CA
Oceanside, CA
Pacific Beach, CA
Rancho Bernardo, CA
Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Reseda, CA
San Diego, CA
San Fernando Valley, CA
San Marcos, CA
San Diego, CA
Santee, CA
Spring Valley, CA
Studio City, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
Thousand Oaks, CA
Tierrasanta, CA
Van Nuys, CA
Vista, CA

Colorado

Arvada, CO
Aurora, CO
Boulder, CO
Centennial, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Denver, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO
Lakewood, CO

New Jersey

Bayonne, NJ
Clifton, NJ
East Orange, NJ
Hackensack, NJ
Irvington, NJ
Jersey City, NJ
Newark, NJ
North Bergen, NJ
Parsippany, NJ
Passaic, NJ
Paterson, NJ
Wayne, NJ

Nevada

Anthem Las Vegas, NV
Boulder City, NV
Centennial Hills, NV
East Las Vegas, NV
Green Valley, NV
Henderson, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Nellis Air Force Base, NV
North Las Vegas, NV
Summerlin, NV

Oregon

Aloha, OR
Beaverton, OR
Canby, OR
Clackamas, OR
Damascus, OR
Estacada, OR
Fairview, OR
Forest Grove, OR
Gladstone, OR
Gresham, OR
Happy Valley, OR
Hillsboro, OR
Keizer, OR
King City, OR
Lake Oswego, OR
McMinnville, OR
Milwaukie, OR
Newberg, OR
Oregon City, OR
Portland, OR
Salem, OR
Sherwood, OR
Tigard, OR
Troutdale, OR
Tualatin, OR
West Linn, OR
Wilsonville, OR
Wood Village, OR
Woodburn, OR

Virginia

Alexandria, VA
Annandale, VA
Arlington, VA
Ashburn, VA
Centreville, VA
Chantilly, VA
Fairfax, VA
Herndon, VA
Manassas, VA
Reston, VA
Springfield, VA
Sterling, VA

Washington

Auburn, WA
Battle Ground, WA
Burien, WA
Camas, WA
Everett, WA
Federal Way, WA
Kent, WA
Kirkland, WA
Lynnwood, WA
Redmond, WA
Renton, WA
Sammamish, WA
Seattle, WA
Tacoma, WA
Vancouver, WA