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How Many Moving Totes Do I Need?

St. John's Tote Rentals · August 12, 2026 · 4 min read

A simple way to size your move before you reserve, room by room.

Most people underestimate. The easiest way to size a move is to count bedrooms first, then adjust for how much you own and how you pack.

A quick rule of thumb

Start here and adjust up if you are a heavy packer.

  • Studio or one bedroom: about 30 totes
  • Two bedrooms: about 40 totes
  • Three bedrooms: about 60 totes
  • Four bedrooms and up: about 80 totes

Adjusting for your household

Kids, hobbies and a full pantry all add volume. If two people have lived in the same home for more than five years, move up one package.

Running short mid-move is the one thing you want to avoid, so when you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.

Not sure how many totes?

Four questions, one recommendation.

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