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February 27, 2017 3 min read by Josh

Types of Moving Boxes

Types of Moving Boxes
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1.5 cubic foot moving box

Dimension – 16 x 12½ x 12½ inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 60 lbs
Ideal for Packing – Books, kitchen items, dishes, fragiles, small appliances, lamps or shades.

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3.0 cubic foot moving box

Dimension – 18 x 18 x 16 inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 65 lbs
Ideal for Packing – clothing, pots and pans and electronics

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4.5 cubic foot moving box

Dimension – 18 x 18 x 24 inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 65 lbs
Ideal for Packing – larger lamps, linens and larger kitchen appliances

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6.0 cubic foot moving box

Dimension – 22 x 22 x 21 ½ inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 70 lbs
Ideal for Packing – pillows, toys, large blankets and couch/chair cushions

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6.1 cubic foot moving box

Dimension – 24 x 18 x 24 inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 75 lbs
Ideal for Packing – blankets, comforters and cushions

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Hanging wardrobe boxes

Dimension – small, medium and large with metal bar
Carrying Capacity – up to 95 lbs
Ideal for Packing – closet items

Lay Down Wardrobe Box

Dimension – 36 x 18 x 12 inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 65 lbs
Ideal for Packing – clothing that you prefer to only fold once

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Picture and/or Mirror Boxes

Dimension – available in various sizes
Carrying Capacity – Use paper pads, bubble roll or foam roll for added surface protection, cushioning and to hinder movement
Ideal for Packing – Artwork, pictures, mirrors and other wall-hangings

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Dish packs

Dimension – 18 x 18 x 28 inches
Carrying Capacity – up to 95lbs
Ideal for Packing – glasses, cups or liquor/wine bottles

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Mattress boxes

Dimension – Fits King, Queen, Twin or Full
Ideal for Packing – Mattresses ( aren’t really necessary as most movers will wrap mattress in shrink/bubble wraps)

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