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Use our furniture volume calculator to estimate the total moving volume of your belongings in cubic meters (m³) or cubic feet (ft³). Whether you’re planning a house move, calculating the volume of a room, or measuring furniture for removals, this moving volume calculator helps you quickly determine the space required for your move.
To calculate cubic volume of an object or space, multiply the length, width, and height.
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Example:
A wardrobe that is 2m long, 1m wide, and 2m high has a cubic volume of:
2 × 1 × 2 = 4 cubic meters (m³)
You can also use our cubic volume calculator to calculate the volume of furniture, rooms, or entire homes instantly.
A furniture volume calculator helps you estimate the amount of space your furniture takes up in cubic meters or feet. It’s quite useful when you want to move and get moving quotes.
It gives you a fast and reliable way to calculate the cubic volume of your furniture and belongings. Instead of guessing, use our moving volume calculator to help your moving company select the right van or container.
Measure the length, width, and height, then multiply them. You’ll get the volume in cubic meters or feet.
Here’s how it works:
If you want to calculate the volume of a room, measure the room’s length, width, and ceiling height.
Volume = Length × Width × Height
Example:
A room measuring:
5m long × 4m wide × 2.5m high
Volume:
5 × 4 × 2.5 = 50 m³
| Item | Approx. Volume (m³) | Volume (ft³) |
| Sofa | 2 – 4 | 70 – 141 |
| Dining Table + Chairs | 1.5 – 3 | 53 – 106 |
| Double Bed + Mattress | 2 – 3.5 | 70 – 124 |
| Wardrobe | 1.5 – 2.5 | 53 – 88 |
Sirelo Tip: Use these numbers as a reference or insert the actual measurements into our calculator for a more accurate result.
Once you know how much space your items occupy, request up to 5 free moving quotes from moving companies. You will get your offers in less than 24 hours.
For more precise calculations, try our house volume calculator.
Using a removal volume calculator helps the movers understand the size of your move, the number of staff required, and the amount of packing materials needed for your relocation.
It also plays an important role in calculating moving costs, since the volume of your belongings and the distance both affect total costs.
Please note: The moving space calculator offers just an estimate. A removal company could still conduct a moving survey to confirm your total volume before finalising their quote.
The average volume of a house based on the size can range from 10 to 50+ cubic meters.
See the table below for the latest updates:
| Home Type | Volume (m³) | Volume (ft³) |
| Studio Apartment | 10 – 15 | 353 – 530 |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | 15 – 25 | 530 – 883 |
| 2-Bedroom Apartment | 25 – 35 | 883 – 1,236 |
| 3-Bedroom House | 35 – 50 | 1,236 – 1,766 |
| 4+ Bedroom House | 50+ | 1,766+ |
Here’s a breakdown of removal van sizes and their volume capacity:
| Van Type | Volume (m³) | Volume (ft³) | Estimated Cost |
| Medium Wheelbase | 8 – 10.4 | 283 – 367 | £40 – £55 |
| Long Wheelbase | 12 – 14 | 425 – 494 | £60 – £85 |
| Luton | 15.1 | 533 | £85 – £110 |
| Luton Lorry | 26.3 | 928 | £130 – £185 |
Knowing your volume estimate will help you select the right van and avoid unnecessary costs. For more accurate costs, request free moving quotes.
For a volume of 33 cubic meters, you will need a 20ft container, whilst for 76 cubic meters, you will require a 40ft container.
| Container Type | Volume (m³) |
| 20ft Container | 33.0 |
| 40ft Container | 76.0 |
Want to know about pricing? Read about container shipping costs to popular destinations.
