HELPMOVE.ME · MOVESCOPE™ v11.6 · 258-ITEM MASTER INVENTORY · KNOW YOUR MOVE BEFORE YOU MAKE IT.™
MoveScope™ v11.6

Moving Cost Estimator — Cube Method

Know your move
before you make it.

Free, no login — get your exact move size, weight, truck recommendation, and cost ranges in minutes.

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What size is your home?
Pre-fills with typical household items. Open any room below to adjust.
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Review & adjust your inventory
Standard items pre-loaded — open any room to add or remove
Running total
0 cu ft
Select home size →
Sofa (standard 5–7 ft)42 cu ft · 150 lbs
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Loveseat28 cu ft · 90 lbs
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Sectional (3-person)75 cu ft · 260 lbs
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Armchair / recliner12 cu ft · 105 lbs
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Coffee table12 cu ft · 50 lbs
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TV stand / media unit14 cu ft · 80 lbs
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TV (55")6 cu ft · 35 lbs
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TV (65"–75")8 cu ft · 50 lbs
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Bookcase / shelving20 cu ft · 90 lbs
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Floor lamp5 cu ft · 12 lbs
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Entertainment center45 cu ft · 155 lbs
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Ottoman8 cu ft · 30 lbs
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Side / end table4 cu ft · 20 lbs
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King bed + frame35 cu ft · 110 lbs
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Queen bed + frame28 cu ft · 80 lbs
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Twin / full bed + frame18 cu ft · 48 lbs
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Queen Murphy Bed (wall bed) 70 cu ft · 295 lbs avg · ⚠ specialty install
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Bunk / loft bed55 cu ft · 155 lbs
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Dresser (standard)28 cu ft · 120 lbs
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Wardrobe / armoire45 cu ft · 225 lbs
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Nightstand6 cu ft · 30 lbs
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Chest of drawers20 cu ft · 125 lbs
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Vanity / makeup table18 cu ft · 62 lbs
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Crib / toddler bed20 cu ft · 55 lbs
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Full-length mirror5 cu ft · 26 lbs
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Nursery
Toy Chest8 cu ft · 38 lbs
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Baby Changing Table14 cu ft · 65 lbs
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Diaper Pail2 cu ft · 6 lbs
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Nursing Chair / Glider / Rocker12 cu ft · 80 lbs
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Small Ottoman (nursery)4 cu ft · 22 lbs
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Dining table (6-seat)35 cu ft · 115 lbs
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Dining chair5 cu ft · 25 lbs
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China cabinet / hutch35 cu ft · 185 lbs
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Refrigerator60 cu ft · 300 lbs · optional
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Stove / range20 cu ft · 150 lbs
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Washer22 cu ft · 200 lbs · optional
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Dryer22 cu ft · 110 lbs · optional
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Dishwasher18 cu ft · 60 lbs
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Small appliances (set)10 cu ft · 58 lbs
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Picnic Table + Benches (6 ft)35 cu ft · 150 lbs
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Barstool-Style Dining Chair5 cu ft · 22 lbs
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Butcher Block Cart (on wheels)14 cu ft · 72 lbs
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Bar cart / wine rack8 cu ft · 30 lbs
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Desk + chair45 cu ft · 150 lbs
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Office chair (extra)15 cu ft · 50 lbs
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Filing cabinet14 cu ft · 68 lbs
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Monitor + accessories15 cu ft · 50 lbs
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Exercise equipment18 cu ft · 85 lbs
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Patio furniture set25 cu ft · 120 lbs
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Outdoor grill18 cu ft · 60 lbs
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Large rug (rolled)14 cu ft · 30 lbs
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Filing Cabinet — Small (2-drawer)10 cu ft · 55 lbs
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Filing Cabinet — Large (4-drawer lateral)22 cu ft · 135 lbs
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Offset Smoker (backyard)28 cu ft · 250 lbs ⚠ heavy
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BBQ Grill (gas / charcoal)18 cu ft · 60 lbs
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Large Rolling Tool Cabinet35 cu ft · 450 lbs ⚠ specialty
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Holiday Decoration Storage20 cu ft · 70 lbs
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Dehumidifier / air purifier4 cu ft · 35 lbs
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Workbench + tools60 cu ft · 250 lbs
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Tool chest / rolling cabinet20 cu ft · 150 lbs
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Lawn mower (push)12 cu ft · 70 lbs
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Riding lawn mower35 cu ft · 400 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Bicycle20 cu ft · 40 lbs
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Kayak / canoe35 cu ft · 55 lbs
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Storage shelving unit18 cu ft · 45 lbs
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Lawn / yard equipment30 cu ft · 80 lbs
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Generator10 cu ft · 100 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Bicycle — Kids8 cu ft · 15 lbs
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Bicycle — Teen12 cu ft · 24 lbs
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Bicycle — Adult15 cu ft · 28 lbs
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eBike (electric bicycle)20 cu ft · 55 lbs
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Snow blower14 cu ft · 90 lbs
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General Garage Contents Density

Adds an estimate of loose, un-itemized garage contents (hand tools, bins, seasonal gear, small equipment) to your total.

⚠ Use a preset OR itemize — not both. If you already added your garage items individually above, picking a preset will double-count them and inflate your estimate.

No density selected — either itemize your garage items above, or pick ONE density preset below (not both).

Standard boxes — size to weight, not volume
Small box (1.5 cu ft)16″×12″×12″ · Light: 5–10 lbs · Full: 40–55 lbs · Max: 60 lbs
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Small box — Heavy-Duty (double-wall)16″×12″×12″ · Full: 55–70 lbs · Max: 75 lbs · books/tools/cast iron
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Medium box (3.0 cu ft)18″×18″×16″ · Light: 5–15 lbs · Full: 40–50 lbs · Max: 65 lbs
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Medium box — Heavy-Duty (double-wall)18″×18″×16″ · Full: 50–65 lbs · Max: 75 lbs · tools/cookware/parts
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Large box (4.5 cu ft)18″×18″×24″ · Light: 5–12 lbs · Full: 30–45 lbs · Max: 50 lbs
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Extra-large box (6.0 cu ft)24″×18″×24″ · Light: 3–8 lbs · Full: 20–35 lbs · Max: 40 lbs · light bulky only
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Specialty boxes
Dish pack / barrel box18″×18″×28″ · Double-wall · Full: 50–65 lbs · Max: 70 lbs · china/glassware
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Wardrobe box — Short (34" H)24″×24″×34″ · ~1 linear ft closet · 25–40 lbs loaded
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Wardrobe box — Tall (40" H)24″×24″×40″ · ~2 linear ft closet · 35–50 lbs loaded
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Lamp box (adjustable height)~18″×18″×36″ · shade + base · 15–20 lbs max
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Mirror / picture box — Small37″–54″ telescoping · 5–20 lbs · upright only · FRAGILE
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Mirror / picture box — LargeUp to 54″ wide telescoping · 15–30 lbs · upright only · FRAGILE
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TV box — Small (32″–43″)~44″×8″×30″ · rigid foam inserts · 22–35 lbs · upright only
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TV box — Large (55″–75″)~64″×8″×42″ · rigid foam inserts · 35–55 lbs · 2-person lift
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File box (hanging folders)15″×12″×10″ · hanging file rail · 25–35 lbs max
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Plastic totes
Tote — Small (~18 gal)~18″×16″×12″ · stackable · 35 lbs max
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Tote — Large (~27 gal)~22″×18″×16″ · stackable · 45 lbs max
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Tote — Long / Flat (under-bed)~40″×24″×6″ · slides under furniture · 40 lbs max
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Rolling tote — XL (50 gal, wheeled)~32″×21″×16″ · rear wheels · 45 lbs max · seasonal/holiday storage
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Cardio Equipment
Treadmill (light, under 100 lbs)20 cu ft · 78 lbs
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Treadmill (heavy commercial)35 cu ft · 310 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Rowing Machine (Concept2)14 cu ft · 62 lbs
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Stationary / Spin Bike18 cu ft · 118 lbs
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Elliptical / Cross Trainer28 cu ft · 195 lbs
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Benches & Racks
Weight Bench (flat/adjustable)8 cu ft · 42 lbs
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Olympic Bench w/ Uprights22 cu ft · 135 lbs
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Dumbbell Rack (5–50 lb set)22 cu ft · 285 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Dumbbell Rack (5–100 lb set)40 cu ft · 595 lbs ⚠ specialty
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Kettlebell Set (4–6 bells)6 cu ft · 130 lbs
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Iron Weight Plates (per 100 lbs)6 cu ft · 100 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Flooring & Accessories
Rubber Mat (4×6 ft stall mat)8 cu ft · 94 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Rubber Tiles (set of 10, 2×2 ft)5 cu ft · 55 lbs
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Punching Bag (heavy, 70–100 lbs)12 cu ft · 85 lbs ⚠ heavy
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Home Gym Machine (all-in-one)30 cu ft · 215 lbs
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Books — always use SMALL boxes (max 35 lbs each)
Small book box — Paperbacks1.5 cu ft · ~28 books · 30 lbs
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Small book box — Hardcovers1.5 cu ft · ~18 books · 30 lbs
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Small book box — Textbooks1.5 cu ft · ~8 books · 35 lbs
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Vinyl Record (LP) — upright boxMax 30/box · 0.75 lbs each · NEVER flat
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Bookcases (always empty before loading)
Bookcase — Small (under 5 ft)10 cu ft · 48 lbs
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Bookcase — Tall (5 ft+)20 cu ft · 90 lbs
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⚠ Specialty Items

These flag your estimate for a custom quote — specialized handling required.

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Access conditions
Affects labor time and move complexity score
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How far are you moving?
Determines pricing method — Oregon DOT requires hourly billing under 50 miles, weight × mileage beyond

Your MoveScope™ Estimate

Professional cube method — ranges reflect typical industry variation

Total Volume
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cubic feet
Est. Total Weight
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lbs (smalls estimate included)
Recommended Crew
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professional movers
Est. Load Time
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hours (load only · unload faster)

Volume breakdown

Smalls allowance (clothing, linens, loose items)—
Furniture & large items—
Boxes & packing materials—
Garage / workshop items—
Specialty / premium items—
Loading efficiency buffer (5%)—
Total cubic footage—
Move Complexity Score
SimpleModerateComplex
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Specialty Items — Custom Quote Recommended

Your move includes items that require specialized equipment, extra crew, or insurance riders.

🚐 Shuttle service may be required. If a full-size moving truck cannot access your street or driveway directly, a shuttle vehicle is used to transfer items. Pricing varies — call for a custom quote if access is restricted.
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Heads Up — Highest Cost-Per-Mile Zone

Your move falls in the 50–500 mile range — the most expensive distance band per mile. Shorter moves still carry most of the fixed costs of a long-distance move. Get quotes from both full-service movers and container companies before deciding.

📦 Container Right-Size Check

Recommended moving options for your load

Container pricing varies significantly by region and season — use as a planning range. Always request a binding quote.

All estimates are ranges based on industry averages. Actual costs vary by location, season, distance, and final inventory. Oregon DOT regulates moving pricing — request a written quote from your mover. Packing is separate from loading and should be completed before movers arrive.