Volume
Furniture and boxes determine the cubic metres the load occupies. MoveSize adds a real-world packing allowance rather than assuming perfect cuboids.
UK removals planning calculator
Removals Calculator UK
Estimate how much space your move may occupy, the likely van plan, storage footprint and packing-box count. Start with your property for a fast range, then refine it using your actual belongings.
Quick estimate
How big is your move?
This property-based estimate is deliberately a range. The full inventory below is the better option when you are close to booking.
Property size is a shortcut, not a guarantee. Two 3-bedroom homes can differ enormously depending on wardrobes, books, garden equipment and boxes.
Why refine the estimate?
Removal firms quote from the load, not just the bedroom count.
Payload
Books, tools and appliances can make weight the limiting factor before a van appears physically full.
Quote-ready brief
The full workspace creates a shareable inventory and copyable summary so different removal firms can price from the same starting information.
Typical move-size starting points
These are broad planning midpoints, not promises. Use the inventory when the decision matters.
| Property | Typical planning midpoint | What often changes it |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom home | ~9 m³ | Wardrobes, books, appliances |
| 2-bedroom flat | ~14 m³ | Lift/access, furniture amount |
| 2-bedroom house | ~17 m³ | Garden, shed, extra appliances |
| 3-bedroom house | ~25 m³ | Garage, loft, bikes, full wardrobes |
| 4-bedroom house | ~35 m³ | Multiple reception rooms and storage |
Removals calculator FAQs
Can I use the number to request removal quotes?
Yes, as a planning brief. A removal company should still confirm difficult access, unusually heavy or fragile items, dismantling requirements and the final load before treating it as a binding quote.
Why does MoveSize show van trips rather than a removal-truck guarantee?
Hire fleets vary. MoveSize compares your estimate with common planning classes and indicative payloads, then asks you to confirm the exact vehicle specifications before booking.
Is the full inventory more accurate?
Usually. It replaces the bedroom-count shortcut with the furniture, appliances, garden items and boxes you actually intend to move.