2TMoving van – 10m3
10m³
- Average time1–2 hours
- Rate$121/hr
Designed to move a few pieces of furniture, a smaller number of moving boxes etc.
Currently unavailableMoving volume calculator. Find your truck.
Wondering what size of truck you need for your next move? To be sure that your items fit into the moving truck you choose, use our moving volume calculator to find out the total volume of your items in cubic metres (m³). Select the furniture that you own and let the calculator do the magic!
- Room by room
- Instant m³ total
- Recommended truck
1 m³ ≈8 boxesmid- to large-sized moving boxes
Cubic metre calculator
Add your furniture to the moving volume calculator, room by room.
Pick how many of each item you’re moving in every room, then see your total m³, the recommended truck size and its hourly rate.
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Our moving volume calculator also shows you
Moving volume: all about cubic metres.
What is a cubic metre and how many boxes make one cubic metre.
How to measure cubic metres?
We’ll show you the formula for calculating cubic metres.
Cubic metres and your furniture.
How to work out the total cubic metres for all your furniture e.g. your sofa, fridge, cupboard, coffee table, chair or bookcase.
Our vans and trucks in m³.
We’ll show you the capacity of our various trucks to help you with your next Melbourne or Sydney moving cost estimate.
01 · How much is one cubic metre
How much is one cubic meter?
Cubic metre is a unit used to measure volume. Sometimes people spell it ‘cubic meter’ — however, the unit is correctly spelled ‘cubic metre’ here in Australia.
One cubic metre (1 m³) is a cube that has all sides 1 metre long. When it comes to moving boxes, it takes about 8 mid- to large-sized moving boxes to make up a cubic metre. And no, they don’t have to be in the shape of a cube! Even if you line them up side by side, they’ll still add up to one cubic metre.
02 · How to calculate m³ of an item
How to calculate the moving volume of an item.
Measure all three dimensions of your item: length (L), width (W), and height (H), then multiply them. Always convert to metres first — for example, if the depth of your fridge is 64 cm, use 0.64 m in the calculation.
03 · Common household items
The moving volume of common household items.
We’ve included the cubic metres for some of the most commonly moved household items. Of course, your items may be a bit bigger or smaller depending on their specifications — measure them up and calculate the m³ yourself, or use these indicative values to estimate the total cubic metres of the items you need to move.
- 6 Seater Dining Table1.2 m³
- 6 Dining Chairs (stacked)0.9 m³
- Single Bed Frame1.3 m³
- Single Mattress0.5 m³
- Double Bed – Queen1.8 m³
- Queen Mattress0.8 m³
- Double Bed – King2 m³
- King Mattress0.9 m³
- Fridge1.2 m³
- Bookcase1.1 m³
- Coffee Table0.4 m³
- 2.5 Seater Couch2.1 m³
- Bicycle0.5 m³
How to use the result from our moving volume calculator
Which truck does your moving volume need?
Although we do our best to load your stuff efficiently, there will always be space that cannot be utilised. Select a moving truck that has at least 10–20% more space available than your total volume in m³.
4TMoving truck – 18m3
18m³
- Average time2–4 hours
- Rate$160/hr
The 2 Men & a 4T Truck service is recommended for moving a smaller apartment or office.
2 Men with 4T Truck Enquiry6TMoving truck – 28m3
28m³
- Average time3–4 hours
- Rate$170/hr
Something between our smaller trucks and the much bigger 8T truck.
2 Men with 6T Truck Enquiry8TMoving truck – 38m3
38m³
- Average time4–6 hours
- Rate$180/hr
Ideal for moving a larger apartment, a smaller house, or a medium-sized office.
2 Men with 8T Truck Enquiry10TMoving truck – 42m3
42m³
- Average time5–8 hours
- Rate$190/hr
Can handle moving of 4 or 5 bedrooms or a medium sized office.
2 Men with 10T Truck Enquiry12TMoving truck – 57m3
57m³
- Average time8–10 hours
- Rate$245/hr
Our biggest moving truck, used to move larger homes and offices.
2 Men with 12T Truck EnquiryConfirming the final moving cost
Although this cubic meter calculator will help you get a better idea of the truck size you may require, it’s always a good idea to speak to the experts. Fill out the free moving quote request form and one of our friendly team members will be in touch to discuss the details.
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