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Wardrobe Box Calculator

Estimate wardrobe boxes from the number of hanging garments.

Estimate wardrobe boxes

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Planning estimate
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—Effective capacity
—Garments
—Nominal spare

Box sizes used in this calculator

Reference L × W × H; dimensions vary by supplier. Volumes are calculated from the exact inch dimensions; metric dimensions and displayed volumes are approximate, not rounded calculation inputs.

Small16⅜ × 12⅝ × 12⅝ in · approximately 42 × 32 × 32 cm · 1.5 ft³ / approximately 0.043 m³Books, tools; weigh dense contents
Medium18⅛ × 18 × 16 in · approximately 46 × 46 × 41 cm · 3.0 ft³ / approximately 0.086 m³Kitchen items, toys, office supplies
Large18 × 18 × 24 in · approximately 46 × 46 × 61 cm · 4.5 ft³ / approximately 0.127 m³Bedding and other bulky light contents
Wardrobe / specialty24 × 24 × 48 in · approximately 61 × 61 × 122 cm · 16 ft³ / approximately 0.453 m³Hanging clothes; 24 in / approximately 61 cm rail

Small, Medium and Large follow U-Haul’s published dimensions. Wardrobe is a MoveCalcLab planning reference, not a specific supplier model. Other specialty cartons should be measured separately. Compare box sizes and packing examples →

Assumptions used

Bulky garments are included in the total. Regular garments use 1 rail space; bulky garments 2. Boxes = ceil((total + bulky garments) ÷ spaces per box). Default: 24 spaces on an approximately 24 in / 61 cm rail. Wardrobe carton reference: 24 × 24 × 48 in, approximately 61 × 61 × 122 cm; 16 ft³ / approximately 0.453 m³.

How this calculator works

Include coats and other bulky garments in the main count and mark them again in the bulky subset. They use extra rail space rather than being counted as extra garments. Check hanger spacing, hanging height and the rail rating of the carton you will actually use.

How to use this estimate

Packing estimates are starting points. Carton dimensions, item density and the way you seal or protect boxes change material use.

What can change the result

Measurements, provider specifications, packing style and local access conditions can all change the answer. Use the result as a planning range, then verify the actual vehicle, unit, product dimensions or supplier rules before you book or buy.

Planning note: Do not use this calculator as a substitute for payload limits, lifting guidance, building rules or professional quotations.

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