Know Which Box Sizes Work For Your Belongings

1. http://www.themovingboxcompany.com.au/ ‘Affordable Moving Boxes and Packing Materials for your Home or Office Removal’

2. I N T R O D U C T I O N This guide from The Moving Box Company in Brisbane is useful to anyone who’s about to move near or far. There’s a wide selection of box types, qualities, and sizes on the internet so it’s good to have an idea about which type suits your move best. Knowing the right box sizes you need will help you transport your things safely and minimize potential damage. Using this guide to help you determine which box sizes you need will reduce the stress of your move and keep your possessions safe and sound. If you choose the wrong box size or type, your things may be unsafe during the transit. This is why you want to select the correct box first and foremost to avoid any future disappointment.

3. To ensure a safe and efficient move, you will want to firstly educate yourself on the different sizes available. Some general moving box sizes are: • 40 litres: These are the smallest boxes and are usually used for heavier items such as: • Weighty tools • Books, magazines, canned items • Wrapped ornaments • Records

4. 61 litres: This next size up is a medium sized moving box and smaller yet heavy belongings are normally used for these. Some things you may want to pack in a box this size are: • Kitchen utensils • Pans and pots • Smaller gardening tools • Gadgets

5. 110 litres: As you start to move towards bigger sizes the weight of your belongings should get lighter. For this box size you should think about putting in the following items: • Clothes, fabrics and linens • Tupperware and other kitchen utensils • Toys

6. 107 litres: This is one of the largest boxes you can get and should be considered for the lighter but bigger items. Things that can go into this box include: • Winter jackets • Stuffed toys • Pillows and rugs

7. When to invest in a Dish Barrel moving box • As this type of box has multiple layers, there is extra security and strength for your belongings. Therefore all your breakable belongings should go into this box such as: • Kitchenware • Lamps • China and crystal pieces • Fragile antiques

8. Sizes by measurements in centimetres • This section should act as a reference guide when choosing boxes with measurements in centimetres. • Standard size 1: Small Book Wine Moving Boxes (40L) • 41cm x 30cm x 32.5cm High • (For heavier items like books, pantry, crockery, DVD's, delicate glassware, wine bottles, folders, suspension files, etc.) • Standard size 2: Medium Packing Boxes (61L) • 41cm x 30cm x 50cm High • (For items like kitchenware, linens, crockery, DVD's, glassware, office, toys etc.) • Standard size 3: Large Tea Chest Moving Boxes (110L) • 43.5cm x 38cm x 67cm High • (For bulkier & lighter items like linen, clothes, cushions, toys, pots, pans, etc.) • Standard size 4: Heavy Tea Chest Moving Boxes (107L) • 43.5cm x 41cm x 60cm High • (For bulky & lighter items like linen, clothes, pillows, toys, pots, pans, tupperware, etc.)

9. CONCLUSION We hope you have found our pocket size guide to selecting the right moving box size helpful. We aim to keep things as simple as possible during the relocation process.  By supplying you with a range of premium quality boxes, we hope to make your move a little more stress free. For more details on the services as well as tips on moving such as How To Keep Your Belongings Safe During Your Move, you can visit our website here: http://www.themovingboxcompany.com.au/

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