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As the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials we can help you with moving boxes whether you're a removal business or just moving house.
When it comes to removal boxes there are many types of cardboard boxes suitable for transporting and storing your belongings.
Double wall cardboard boxes are perfect for storing larger or heavier items as they are strong and sturdy. The thickness of the corrugated material means they are more resistant to external forces such as impacts, compression or stacking pressure.
Single walled cardboard boxes are suitable for lighter loads and can typically hold weights from 2kg up to 15kg making them perfect for small to medium size items.
Macfarlane Packaging offers a wide range of moving boxes suit your packaging needs. We ship across the UK and offer free standard delivery on orders over £150.00 with next day delivery available on orders placed before 4:30pm.
The weight a removal box can hold depends on the type of box chosen. Single wall corrugated boxes have a load range of 2kg to 15kg whilst double wall corrugated boxes can typically handle weights ranging from 5kg to 30kg.
However, it’s important to note that these weight limits are approximate and can vary based on the specific construction of the box.
The size of the box you need will depend on the size, shape, weight and fragility of your belongings.
For example, if you are transporting or storing a range of different size items or need pack multiple items you may want to buy a range of different size cardboard boxes that will accommodate all your goods.
To find out what size boxes you need, you should start by measuring the length, width and depth (or height) of your items. This measurement will represent the internal dimensions you need for your box or boxes.
Moving boxes come in lots of different sizes. At Macfarlane Packaging, the standard sizes we provide in our removal kits include:
- Small Removal Boxes (406 x 406 x 203mm)
- Medium Removal Boxes (406 x 406 x 406mm)
- Large Removal Boxes (610 x 406 x 406mm)
Other sizes are also available.
The number of cardboard boxes you will need for moving depends on how many items need to be transported and the size of each item. As a rough guide we recommend…
1-2 Bedroom House
- 5 x Small Boxes (381 x 381 x 203mm)
- 7 x Medium Boxes (406 x 406 x 406mm)
- 3 x Large Boxes (610 x 457 x 457mm)
3-4 Bedroom House
- 8 x Small Boxes (406 x 406 x 203mm)
- 10 x Medium Boxes (406 x 406 x 406mm)
- 5 x Large Boxes (610 x 406 x 406mm)
The Mega House Moving Kit
For larger houses and removal operations we also offer The Mega House Moving Kit which contains:
- 10 x Small Boxes (381 x 381 x 203 mm)
- 25 x Medium Boxes (406 x 406 x 406 mm)
- 10 x Large Boxes (610 x 610 x 610 mm)
