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To calculate your dining room table size, kitchen utensils or bed volume, use our furniture volume calculator and receive the total in cubic meters (m³) or cubic feet (ft³) directly in your email.
It gives you a fast and reliable way to measure the volume of your belongings. Instead of guessing, use this tool to help your moving company select the right van or container.
| 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.
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.
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+ |
Use our house volume calculator for a more accurate estimate of your belongings.
General cubic volume estimates for common furniture:
| Furniture Item | 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 |
These examples help you estimate the volume of your furniture before using our calculator.
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.
Summary: 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.
You are now ready to start the second stage of your moving process. Your next step is to request moving quotes from our movers. Feel free to check out our FAQ section for more information.
