Free Moving Calculator — Cubic Feet, Weight & Truck Size
Build a room-by-room moving inventory and instantly estimate total cubic footage, household-goods weight, and recommended truck size before you compare FMCSA-licensed interstate movers.
How this calculator works
- Room-by-room mode uses industry-standard cubic-foot volumes for common furniture, appliances, and box counts (editorial inventory model — not FMCSA price data).
- Weight is estimated at 7 pounds per cubic foot — a widely used household-goods average for interstate quoting.
- Truck size, crew size, and loading-time brackets are derived from total cubic footage tiers used by van-line planners.
- Example: a 2BR apartment often lands near 1,200–1,600 cu ft (~8,400–11,200 lbs at 7 lb/cu ft) before specialty items — export the inventory so every carrier prices the same documented volume.
- Pair this estimate with county cost ranges and interstate route guides for planning context, then verify licensing on FMCSA.
- Move Trust Hub is an independent directory — calculator results are estimates only, not binding quotes or paid lead offers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate cubic feet for an interstate move?
Add each furniture item and box to your inventory using room-by-room or quick-add mode. Move Trust Hub sums industry-standard item volumes to calculate your total cubic feet automatically. Export the list so every carrier prices the same documented load.
How accurate is the weight estimate in this moving calculator?
Weight is estimated at 7 pounds per cubic foot, a common industry average for household goods. Actual weight varies by item density and packing style. Use the estimate for planning and quote comparison — not as a binding weight ticket.
What truck size do I need based on cubic footage?
The calculator recommends a move size bracket based on your total cubic feet, including suggested truck or container size, crew size, and estimated loading time for studio through large home moves.
Should I add items by room or use quick add?
Room-by-room mode is recommended for the most accurate inventory because items are organized by space. Quick add is faster when you already know what you are moving and want a rapid estimate.
How do calculator estimates relate to county cost ranges and route guides?
Cubic-foot estimates help carriers quote consistently. County pages and interstate route guides provide editorial cost context for markets and corridors. Neither replaces a written survey estimate. After you finish, browse the FMCSA directory, local county guides, or high-demand route guides for next steps.