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When moving house interstate or internationally, knowing the total volume of your furniture is essential for getting accurate moving quotes. The total cubic metre (m³) volume of your belongings directly affects removal costs, truck or container size, and the number of movers required.
Calculating volume manually can be complicated and time-consuming. That’s where Sirelo’s moving volume calculator helps. Our easy-to-use furniture removal calculator provides a fast and reliable volume estimate in cubic metres, helping you better understand your removal costs in Australia or overseas.
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!
This volume estimator makes it easy to prepare for your move and compare accurate quotes.
You calculate the volume of your move by multiplying the length, width, and height of each item in metres to get cubic metres (m³).
For example:
If your sofa measures:
Then:
2 × 0.8 × 0.9 = 1.44 cubic metres (m³)
To convert the volume of your furniture to cubic metres, ensure that all the measurements are in metres before multiplying.
While you can calculate volume manually, using a volume-to-cubic-metres calculator like ours is far more efficient. Our removal calculator automatically totals your selected items and instantly converts them into cubic metres.
Your total cubic meter (m³) volume plays a major role in determining removal costs in Australia.
Removalists calculate pricing based on:
The higher your volume, the larger the truck or shipping container required, which increases overall removal costs.
Using our removal cost calculator is a good start, but the most accurate way of estimating your moving costs is by requesting and comparing moving quotes.
Disclaimer: Our removal volume calculator provides an estimated volume of your move. Removalists will usually arrange a moving survey for a more precise calculation and to note 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 van or a shipping container you need to fit all your belongings, while keeping the costs reasonable.
Use your moving volume calculator results to match your move with the right truck size:
| 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!
If you’re moving overseas, sea freight containers are typically available in two sizes:
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.
Whether you need a removalist depends largely on the total volume of your move.
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.
Using our moving volume calculator helps you determine when professional assistance is the best option.
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 smooth and stress-free move!
