Moving box sizes
"Medium" means different things at different shops. These are published dimensions from specific products. Check the box you actually buy.
| Box | Inches | cm (converted) | Listed volume | Maker's rating | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (U-Haul) | 16⅜ × 12⅝ × 12⅝ | 41.6 × 32.1 × 32.1 | 1.5 cu ft (42 L) | 65 lb | books, tools, canned food |
| Medium (U-Haul) | 18⅛ × 18 × 16 | 46.0 × 45.7 × 40.6 | 3 cu ft (85 L) | 65 lb | kitchenware, toys, small appliances |
| Large (U-Haul) | 18 × 18 × 24 | 45.7 × 45.7 × 61.0 | 4.5 cu ft (127 L) | 65 lb | bedding, lampshades, light bulky items |
| Wardrobe, "Shorty" (U-Haul) | 24 × 20 × 34 | 61 × 51 × 86 | 9.4 cu ft | 80 lb | hanging clothes, about 2 ft of rail per box |
| Dish pack | 18 × 18 × 28 | 45.7 × 45.7 × 71.1 | 5.2 cu ft | double wall; U-Haul's Dish Barrel lists 120 lb | dishes, glasses (with cell kits) |
| EU standard carton | 23.6 × 13 × 13.4 | 60 × 33 × 34 | about 62–70 L | up to 40 kg (two-wall); sellers advise ≤ 20 kg | general, fits A4 binders |
| EU book carton | 13.8 × 11.8 × 11.8 | 35 × 30 × 30 | 31 L | up to 30 kg | books, files, heavy small items |
Interior sizes are a little smaller than these figures. One seller lists its 60 × 33 × 34 cm carton at 59 × 31.8 × 32.8 cm inside, or 62 L (kartons24). The planner uses the listed dimensions as the geometric volume, then applies your practical fill.
Choosing
- Heavy items go in small boxes, and light, bulky items in large ones (Möbeltransport24, U-Haul product notes).
- Use a dish pack (double wall) for kitchen breakables.
- For hanging clothes, U-Haul suggests one wardrobe box for every 2 ft of hanging closet space.