Moving Volume Calculator: Work Out Your Move in Cubic Metres
How much space will your furniture take up on the truck? This moving volume calculator works it out room by room, in cubic metres, using the same item volumes Buzz Movers uses on its own inventory list. Add what you are moving, watch the total update, and get an estimate you can plan around before you ask for a quote.
No sign-up needed to see your total. If you want the full room-by-room breakdown by email, you can have that too.
Build your inventory
Add the items you are moving, room by room. Your total volume updates as you go.
Lounge / Living Room
0 items
- 1 Seater Couch (Settee) 0.71 m³
- 2 Seater Couch (Settee) 1.14 m³
- 3 Seater Couch (Settee) 1.71 m³
- 4 Seater Couch (Settee) 2.29 m³
- C.D. Stand 0.14 m³
- Carpet/Rug 0.09 m³
- Armchair/Wingback/Lazy 0.43 m³
- Chaise Lounge 0.86 m³
- Day bed 1.29 m³
- DSTV Dish / Aerial 0.09 m³
- DSTV,DVD,VCR 0.09 m³
- Hi-Fi / Music System 0.20 m³
- Hi-Fi Speakers (Large) 0.29 m³
- Hi-Fi Speakers (Small) 0.09 m³
- Hi-Fi Stand 0.43 m³
- Lamp - Large/Standing 0.23 m³
- Lamp - Small 0.09 m³
- L-Shaped Couch 3.43 m³
- Mirrors 0.14 m³
- Ornaments (S/M) 0.14 m³
- Ornaments (L) 0.57 m³
- Ottoman/Beanbag 0.14 m³
- Paintings/Pictures 0.09 m³
- Piano Stool 0.14 m³
- Piano: Upright 3.43 m³
- ShowCase/Display Cab. 0.86 m³
- TV - Flat Screen (Up to 40") 0.29 m³
- TV - Flat Screen (40" - 55") 0.43 m³
- TV - Flat Screen (55" - 70") 0.57 m³
- TV - Curved OLED/ QLED 0.71 m³
- Table: Misc. 0.57 m³
- Table: Coffee 0.29 m³
- Table: Side 0.14 m³
- TV - Cabinet 0.86 m³
- Wall Unit (1pc) 0.86 m³
- Wall Unit (2pc) 1.71 m³
- Wall Unit (3pc) 2.57 m³
Study
0 items
- Bookcase (Large) 0.71 m³
- Bookcase (Medium) 0.43 m³
- Bureau 0.71 m³
- Chair 0.20 m³
- Chair - Office 0.71 m³
- Computer Stand 0.37 m³
- Computer 0.14 m³
- Credenza 0.57 m³
- Desk (Large) 1.29 m³
- Desk (Medium) 0.66 m³
- Desk (Small) 0.49 m³
- Printer/ Scanner (S/M) 0.14 m³
- Printer/Scanner (Large) 0.71 m³
- Sewing Mach. Cabinet 0.43 m³
- Sewing Machine 0.14 m³
Miscellaneous
0 items
- Bicycle 0.43 m³
- Bird Cage (L) 1.00 m³
- Bird Cage (S) 0.43 m³
- Canoe 1.43 m³
- Children Chair 0.09 m³
- Children Table 0.14 m³
- Clay Pots (L) 0.71 m³
- Clay Pots (S/M) 0.29 m³
- Drum Set 1.14 m³
- Exercise Bicycle/Walker 0.57 m³
- Exercise Equipment 0.71 m³
- Fishing Rods 0.09 m³
- Fishing Tackle Box 0.14 m³
- Fold up chairs (Camping) 0.09 m³
- Fold up tables 0.23 m³
- Gas Cylinder 0.23 m³
- Golf Bag/Cart 0.29 m³
- Guitar Case / Keyboard 0.29 m³
- Gym - All in One 2.86 m³
- Invertor 0.51 m³
- Invertor Batteries Each 0.23 m³
- Jungle Gym (Dismantled) 3.43 m³
- Motor Bike / Motor Cycle 4.29 m³
- Pool Table 2.86 m³
- Pram 0.23 m³
- Scooter (Motorcycle) 2.29 m³
- Solar Panel 0.14 m³
- Statue / Sculpture 0.57 m³
- Tent / Gazebo 0.29 m³
- Toys - Toy Bike - Toy Cart 0.14 m³
- Trampoline Large (Dism.) 0.57 m³
- Trampoline S/M 0.29 m³
- Wendy House (Dism.) 2.86 m³
Patio
0 items
- Bench 0.57 m³
- Birdbath / Bird Feeder 0.29 m³
- Bomar 0.43 m³
- Braai (Wood/Gas) 0.71 m³
- Braai - Webber 0.29 m³
- Chair (Stackable) 0.11 m³
- Crates with Pebbles 0.29 m³
- Garbage bin with wheels 0.43 m³
- Garden Ornaments (S/M) 0.23 m³
- Garden Ornaments (L) 0.71 m³
- Garden Statues 0.71 m³
- Hose Pipe 0.06 m³
- Kennel (Large) 1.43 m³
- Kennel (Medium) 0.71 m³
- Lounger (Deck/Patio) 0.23 m³
- Patio Chairs 0.20 m³
- Patio Lounge Suite(1,2,3) 3.14 m³
- Patio Table 1.14 m³
- Pot Plant Stands 0.29 m³
- Pot Plants (Large) 1.14 m³
- Pot Plants (Medium) 0.71 m³
- Pot Plants (Small) 0.29 m³
- Standing Gas Heater 0.43 m³
- Umbrella 0.29 m³
- Umbrella Stand 0.29 m³
- Water Feature 1.14 m³
Kitchen / Pantry / Laundry
0 items
- Appliances 0.14 m³
- Broom/Mop etc. 0.06 m³
- Butchers Block 0.71 m³
- Chair 0.20 m³
- Clothes Horse/Airer 0.14 m³
- Cooler Box 0.14 m³
- Deepfreeze (Box) 0.71 m³
- Dishwasher 0.57 m³
- Dustbin 0.14 m³
- Fridge Single Door 1.14 m³
- Fridge Double Door 2.29 m³
- Ironing Board 0.06 m³
- Microwave Oven 0.14 m³
- Step Ladder 0.11 m³
- Stove (Large) 0.71 m³
- Tumble Dryer 0.57 m³
- Vacuum Cleaner 0.14 m³
- Veggie Rack 0.11 m³
- Washing Machine 0.57 m³
- Washing Mach. (Twintub) 0.71 m³
- Water - Purifier Cooler 0.17 m³
Garage / Storeroom / Outside
0 items
- Compressor / Welder 0.86 m³
- Generator/Bench Grinder 0.71 m³
- Ladder 0.29 m³
- Lathe 1.14 m³
- Lawn Mower 0.43 m³
- Leaf Blower / Chainsaw 0.14 m³
- Spade / Fork/Rake 0.06 m³
- Steel Cabinet 1.14 m³
- Steel Shelves 1.00 m³
- Tool Chest 0.29 m³
- Toolbox 0.14 m³
- Trolley / Dolly 0.14 m³
- Trunks 0.43 m³
- Weed Eater 0.14 m³
- Wheelbarrow 0.34 m³
- Wood Planer / Table Saw 0.43 m³
- Workbench 1.71 m³
Dining Room
0 items
- Baby Feeding Chair 0.29 m³
- Bar Counter 1.43 m³
- Bar Fridge 0.43 m³
- Bar Stool 0.23 m³
- Bar Unit (Large) 2.86 m³
- Cabinet (Large) 1.71 m³
- Cabinet (Medium) 1.14 m³
- Cabinet (Small) 0.57 m³
- Dining Room Chair 0.29 m³
- Dining Table (10 seater) 1.43 m³
- Dining Table (4 seater) 0.57 m³
- Dining Table (6 seater) 0.86 m³
- Dining Table (8 seater) 1.14 m³
- Hostess / Tea Trolley 0.29 m³
- Server 0.57 m³
- Sideboard 1.29 m³
- Welshdresser 1.29 m³
Hall / Passage
0 items
- Clock: Grandfather 0.86 m³
- Half Moon Table 0.34 m³
- Hallstand / Hatstand 0.43 m³
- Organ 0.86 m³
- Pillars 0.23 m³
- Telephone Table 0.23 m³
- Washstand 0.49 m³
Bedrooms
0 items
- Baby Bath 0.11 m³
- Bathroom 4 draw cabinet 0.14 m³
- Bed (Double/Queen) 1.86 m³
- Bed (King) 2.29 m³
- Bed (Single) 1.14 m³
- Bed (Sleeper Couch) 1.71 m³
- Chest of Drawers 0.57 m³
- Cheval (Standing) Mirror 0.29 m³
- Laundry Basket 0.14 m³
- Cot/Compactum 0.71 m³
- Dressing Table (Large) 1.00 m³
- Dressing Table (Medium) 0.71 m³
- Dumb Valet 0.09 m³
- Futon 1.00 m³
- Headboard 0.29 m³
- Heater / Fan / Port Aircon 0.14 m³
- Kist 0.57 m³
- Mattress - Single 0.57 m³
- Pedestal / Bedside Table 0.23 m³
- Safe (Large) 0.57 m³
- Safe (Small) 0.14 m³
- Foot Stool 0.23 m³
- Suitcase/Black & Tog Bag 0.14 m³
- Wardrobe (1 Door) 0.86 m³
- Wardrobe (2 Door) 1.43 m³
- Wardrobe (3 Door) 1.86 m³
Boxes & Crates
0 items
- Boxes - Std(50cm x 50cm) 0.14 m³
- Boxes - Large 0.29 m³
- Plastic Storage Crates 0.29 m³
- Boxes - Wardrobe 0.29 m³
This is an estimate based on standard item volumes from the Buzz Movers inventory list. It is not a quote. Your final volume and price are confirmed by your Buzz Movers consultant after checking your full inventory and access at both addresses.
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How the Moving Volume Calculator Works
The calculator follows the Buzz Movers inventory list: 203 household items across ten areas of the home, from the lounge and bedrooms to the garage, patio and boxes. Open a room, tap + for each item you are moving, and the total volume updates as you go. Search for an item by name if you know what you are looking for. A fridge, a couch, a trampoline.
Your inventory stays saved on your device, so you can close the page, check the spare room and come back to finish it. When you are done, your total shows in cubic metres along with the number of items.
How Moving Volume Is Worked Out
Every item on the list has a standard volume in cubic feet. A 3 seater couch is 60 cubic feet. A double door fridge is 80. A standard 50cm by 50cm box is 5. The calculator adds up the cubic feet for everything you select and converts the total to cubic metres by dividing by 35, the same formula used on the Buzz Movers inventory spreadsheet.
Worked example: three rooms
Here is how a typical lounge, main bedroom and kitchen add up using the inventory list volumes:
- Lounge: 3 seater couch (60 cf), two armchairs (30 cf), coffee table (10 cf), TV cabinet (30 cf), 40 to 55 inch flat screen TV (15 cf) and a rug (3 cf). Total 148 cubic feet, or 4.23 m³.
- Main bedroom: queen bed (65 cf), two bedside pedestals (16 cf), 3 door wardrobe (65 cf), chest of drawers (20 cf) and a medium dressing table (25 cf). Total 191 cubic feet, or 5.46 m³.
- Kitchen and laundry: double door fridge (80 cf), washing machine (20 cf), tumble dryer (20 cf), microwave (5 cf) and ten standard boxes (50 cf). Total 175 cubic feet, or 5.00 m³.
Those three rooms come to 514 cubic feet, or 14.69 m³. Every home is different, which is why the calculator works from your actual items rather than the number of bedrooms.
The Biggest Items on a Moving Inventory
A few items take up far more space than people expect. On the Buzz Movers inventory list, a motorbike is 150 cubic feet (4.29 m³). An L-shaped couch, an upright piano and a dismantled jungle gym are 120 cubic feet each (3.43 m³). A patio lounge suite is 110 cubic feet. A pool table, an all-in-one home gym, a large bar unit and a dismantled Wendy house are 100 cubic feet each (2.86 m³).
Moving a piano, a motorcycle or a pool table? These are specialist moves that need the right equipment and a crew that has done it before, so mention them when you ask for your quote.
What Changes Your Final Moving Quote
Volume is the starting point, not the whole picture. Your Buzz Movers consultant checks the details that affect how the move runs on the day:
- Truck access: narrow driveways, tight corners and overhanging trees can mean the truck parks further from your home.
- Complex restrictions: many complexes have weight and height limits for large trucks at loading and at delivery.
- Shuttle service: if the truck has to park more than 50 metres from your home, a shuttle may be needed at an extra cost.
- Stairs and lifts at both addresses.
- Packing, wrapping and boxing: whether you want the packing service and how many boxes.
- Dismantling and reassembly of beds, wardrobes and other furniture.
- Storage between move-out and move-in, and for how long. See storage solutions.
- Vehicle transport if a car is moving with your household.
Once your inventory and access are confirmed, the price you are quoted is final. No fuel levies, stair charges or volume adjustments are added on the day, and every booking carries a full money-back guarantee.
Dedicated Truck or Shared Load?
Your volume also helps you choose how your furniture travels on a long distance move. A dedicated truck carries your load only, on a fixed, agreed delivery date. A shared load combines your furniture with other moves on the same route, which lowers the cost, with delivery inside a window instead of on a set day. Both travel with goods-in-transit insurance. The guide to shared loads versus dedicated trucks sets out the difference in full.
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Ready to turn your volume into a guaranteed quote?
Moving Volume Calculator
Estimate Your Move in Cubic Metres
A moving volume calculator turns your furniture list into a number a removal company can plan with. The Buzz Movers calculator uses 203 items from its own inventory list, each with a standard volume in cubic feet, and converts the total to cubic metres. Add your items room by room, see your total instantly, and use it to compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
Removal Volume Calculator
The Same Volumes a Removal Company Uses
Most removal volume calculators use generic figures. This one uses the volumes Buzz Movers works from when it quotes a move. A 3 seater couch is 60 cubic feet. A queen bed is 65. A double door fridge is 80. The total you see is built on the same numbers your consultant starts with.
Cubic Metre Calculator for Moving
From Cubic Feet to Cubic Metres
A cubic metre calculator for moving needs one conversion: divide cubic feet by 35. The Buzz Movers inventory spreadsheet uses that formula, and so does the calculator. So 148 cubic feet for a furnished lounge becomes 4.23 m³, and 514 cubic feet for a lounge, bedroom and kitchen becomes 14.69 m³.
How Many Cubic Metres to Move a House
Why Bedrooms Are a Poor Guide
How many cubic metres does it take to move a house? It depends on what is in it. Two three bedroom homes can differ by a whole truckload once you count the garage, the patio furniture and the boxes. That is why the Buzz Movers calculator works from your items, not your bedroom count, and why the final figure is confirmed by a consultant.
Furniture Volume Calculator
Room-by-Room Furniture Volumes
A furniture volume calculator should cover more than the lounge. The Buzz Movers list covers the lounge, study, dining room, hall, bedrooms, kitchen, pantry and laundry, patio, garage and storeroom, miscellaneous items like bicycles and pool tables, and boxes and crates. Every item shows its volume in cubic metres before you add it.
Moving Inventory List
The Buzz Movers Inventory List, Online
The moving inventory list is where every accurate quote starts. Buzz Movers asks every client to mark off what is moving, room by room, because that sets the volume and the price. The online calculator is the same list, with the adding up done for you and a copy emailed to you when you are finished.
Removals Inventory Checklist
Everything to Mark Off Before Moving Day
A removals inventory checklist covers the furniture, and also the details that change how the move runs. Truck access at both addresses. Complex weight and height restrictions. Stairs and lifts. Whether you need boxes, wrapping, dismantling, storage or vehicle transport. Buzz Movers checks all of it before your date is confirmed.
How Big a Moving Truck Do I Need
Start With Your Volume
How big a moving truck do you need? Start with your volume in cubic metres. Once you know it, your Buzz Movers consultant matches the truck to your load and checks that it can get into your street, driveway or complex. If a large truck cannot reach your door, a shuttle service may be needed.
Volume of a Couch for Moving
Couch Volumes From 1 Seater to L-Shaped
Couch volumes on the Buzz Movers inventory list: a 1 seater is 25 cubic feet (0.71 m³), a 2 seater is 40 (1.14 m³), a 3 seater is 60 (1.71 m³), a 4 seater is 80 (2.29 m³) and an L-shaped couch is 120 (3.43 m³). A day bed is 45 cubic feet and a chaise lounge is 30.
Volume of a Bed for Moving
Beds, Mattresses and Wardrobes
Bed volumes on the inventory list: a single bed is 40 cubic feet (1.14 m³), a double or queen is 65 (1.86 m³) and a king is 80 (2.29 m³). A sleeper couch is 60. Wardrobes run from 30 cubic feet for one door to 50 for two doors and 65 for three.
Volume of a Fridge for Moving
Kitchen and Laundry Appliances
Fridge volumes on the inventory list: a single door fridge is 40 cubic feet (1.14 m³) and a double door fridge is 80 (2.29 m³). A box deepfreeze is 25. A washing machine, a tumble dryer and a dishwasher are 20 cubic feet each, and a large stove is 25.
How Many Boxes Do I Need to Move
Boxes Add Up Faster Than You Think
How many boxes do you need to move? Count them into your volume either way. A standard 50cm by 50cm box is 5 cubic feet (0.14 m³). Large boxes, wardrobe boxes and plastic crates are 10 cubic feet each. Forty standard boxes add 200 cubic feet, or 5.71 m³, to your move. Buzz Movers supplies boxes and offers a full box packing service.
Moving Estimate South Africa
An Estimate First, an Exact Quote Second
A moving estimate in South Africa is only as good as the inventory behind it. The Buzz Movers calculator gives you a volume estimate in minutes. Your consultant then confirms your inventory, checks access and gives you an exact quote. Once quoted, the price is final, with a full money-back guarantee on every booking.
Furniture Removal Quote
What You Need Before You Ask for a Quote
A furniture removal quote needs four things: your moving date, your collection address, your delivery address and your inventory. Add whether you want a dedicated truck or a shared load, and your consultant has everything needed to check access and fix your price. The calculator covers the inventory part.
Long Distance Moving Estimate
Volume Decides How Your Load Travels
A long distance moving estimate starts with volume, and volume shapes the choice between a dedicated truck and a shared load. A dedicated truck carries your load only on a fixed, agreed date. A shared load costs less and delivers within a window. Buzz Movers runs both between Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Garden Route and KwaZulu-Natal.
Piano and Motorbike Moving Volume
Specialist Items Take the Most Space
Specialist items are the biggest on any moving inventory. A motorbike is 150 cubic feet (4.29 m³). An upright piano is 120 (3.43 m³). A pool table and an all-in-one home gym are 100 each. Buzz Movers handles specialist moves including pianos, motorcycles, fine art and bulky furniture that needs hoisting.
