Moving guide
How many moving boxes do I need?
Plan on 12–15 bins or boxes per room. Here's the room-by-room count, and what that means for your home.
By room
Bins per room for a typical household. Collectors and big families should add a few.
| Room | Bins | Usually holds |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 12–15 | Clothes, bedding, books, décor |
| Kitchen | 15 | Dishes, pantry, small appliances |
| Living or family room | 10 | Books, media, décor, games |
| Bathroom | 3–4 | Towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies |
| Home office | 10 | Files, books, supplies, electronics |
| Garage or storage | 10–15 | Tools, sports gear, seasonal items |
By home size
Each package includes book bins for heavy items and enough dollies for the whole order.
| Home | Bins | Lidly package |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | About 25 | Studio or 1 BR package |
| 2–3 bedrooms | About 50 | 2–3 BR package |
| 4+ bedrooms | 80 or more | 4+ BR package, plus extra stacks |
| Office | About 4 per desk | Office pricing, per bin |
Tips for getting the count right
- Count closets as part of the room they're in. A full walk-in closet adds 4–6 bins.
- Books are heavy. Put them in small book bins so each one stays liftable.
- Pack a "first night" bin with sheets, chargers, toiletries and coffee, and label it.
- When in doubt, add a stack of 10 for $49. It's cheaper than a second delivery.
How many boxes for a 3-bedroom house?
Plan on 50–60 bins for a typical 3-bedroom home. Add a stack of 10 for a full garage or a home office.
Are plastic bins the same size as moving boxes?
A Lidly bin holds about 2½ cubic feet, between a small and a medium cardboard box. It holds up to 100 lb and stacks square, so it packs denser in the truck.