Packing checklist
A printable, week-by-week packing list with box counts by home size. Use it to stay ahead of moving day instead of packing in a panic.
Print it
Take the checklist room to room or pin it to the fridge.
The Home Almanac
Packing checklist
Room-by-room box estimates and a week-by-week timeline.
How many boxes
| Home size | Small | Medium | Large | Wardrobe | Tape rolls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 10 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 bedroom | 25 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| 3 bedroom | 40 | 35 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 bedroom + | 60 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
Planning estimates; movers quote your exact load.
Packing timeline
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4 weeks out
2 weeks out
Moving week
Moving day
homealmanac.us/moving/packing-checklist
Box counts are standard mover planning estimates; confirm with your mover. Timeline is a standard week-by-week moving schedule.
How this page was made
Data source: standard mover box-count estimates and a week-by-week moving timeline in the site dataset. Method: packing tasks scheduled week by week before moving day, plus standard tasks for labeling, electronics, and essentials. Verified 2026-06-12. Full notes on the methodology page.
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