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When it comes to moving house nationally or internationally, knowing the volume of your furniture is crucial for obtaining accurate moving cost estimates. The volume of your move directly impacts the moving costs, vehicle or container size, and number of movers needed. However, working out the cubic metres of your furniture can be complex.
Luckily, Sirelo’s volume calculator is an easy-to-use to use tool that allows you to get a precise estimate of the volume of your furniture removal. It’s perfect for when you need a volume to cubic meters calculator or just want to compare quotes!
With Sirelo’s furniture volume calculator, you can find out the total volume of your furniture in cubic metres (m³) in a matter of clicks.
Our m³ calculator simplifies the volume calculation process, and it is easy to use. Just follow the 3 simple steps below!
Now that you’ve used our furniture removal volume calculator and received a volume estimate, what’s next? Request your accurate moving quotes now that you have enough information to get started.
Having a good and reliable volume estimate means that removalists can provide you with more accurate and personalized removal quotes. Request your free moving quotes now and compare up to 5 free removal quotes!
Every move is unique, and while distances are quite easy to calculate, volume can get much trickier. Two 3-bedroom moves can be completely different, for example, based on the furniture that the people own.
That’s why using a good furniture volume calculator is crucial, since you need a realistic volume estimate to be able to request accurate quotes. Removalists will be better able to assess the cost of moving the volume of furniture that you own.
Disclaimer: Our removal volume calculator gives you an estimated volume of your move. Removalists will usually arrange a moving survey for a more precise calculation and noting any items that may present a challenge.
You’ve accomplished the first step, calculating your volume in m³. Now you need to figure out what size wan or a shipping container you need to fit all your belongings, while keeping the costs reasonable.
You can use the results of your volume calculation to determine what size vehicle you will need to move your belongings from A to B nationally. We have also included the rental costs of the vehicles below:
| Van Type | Capacity m3 | Rental Cost Per Day |
| 1 Tonne Van | 4.4 | $75+ |
| Hitop Van | 9.8 | $95+ |
| 4.2 Moving Van | 19 | $150+ |
| 6.4 Moving Van | 34 | $200+ |
Disclaimer: If you are moving interstate, some companies will require that you return the moving truck or van to the point of pickup. However, some companies allow for returns in another state with premium coverage!
Are you moving internationally? You’ll likely be using a shipping container for sea freight. Shipping containers generally come in two different sizes: 20ft and 40ft. See below the options and compare your volume estimate before choosing:
Is your volume less than 33.0m³? You can also consider consolidated shipping, also known as Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipping, where you only pay for the space your belongings take up in the container.
It all depends on the volume and distance of your move. No matter the distance, if your move is more than 5m³, it is safer and easier to hire a professional removalist to help you. Having professional help will save you time, effort, and even money in the long run.
Thus, if you want a more relaxed move, just click below and you can find up to 5 removalists to compare!
What’s Next?
Now that you have used our furniture volume calculator to grasp how much furniture you really have and requested your moving quotes, it’s time to keep reading about your destination or container shipping.
If you have further questions about the topic, have a look at our FAQs, and don’t skip the related articles. We wish you a happy move!
