General Cargo & Logistics understands that moving, can be very stressful and requires a lot of planning, organazing and time. In order to help you in your moving process, we created a downloadable and easy to print (in .pdf format) Household Goods Volume Reference Guide.

 
 

The following samples are meant to be used as a guide in helping you calculate the volume of your goods for shipping. Please remember that the volumes of your furniture will vary from model to model and also depend on the manufacturing specifications.

Now, back to the basics. In order to calculate the volume of any given object, you have to take all the 3 dimensions in inches and multiply them one by other (Length x Height x Width). Now, divide the result by 1728 and you have the volume in cubic foot (cbf). If you now divide the cubic foot resulting volume by 35.3145 you get the volume in cubic meters (M3).

For an estimate without obligations, please visit our Free Quote and input your information there or just email us at quote@shipgcl.com with all your information.

There is no too small or too big shipment for us. Depending on the volume declared, our especialists will calculate the best possible rate, offering you a LCL or a FCL shipment. Either way, the transit time will be the shortest and the price just right.


 
 
Average volume per household: (in cbf)

» 1 Bedroom - 300
» 2 Bedroom - 500
» 3 Bedroom - 800


PDF Version


HHg_Volume.pdf

 
 
Sofa large 65 Refrigerator 60 Chest of Drawers small 30
Table 30   Filing Cabinet small 10   Chest of Drawers 50
Desk 25   Filing Cabinet large 20   Garden Furniture 70
Loveseat 30   Mirrors / Paintings 15   Dresser small 40
Chair large 10   Bookcase Small 10   Dresser large 60
End Table 5   Bookcase Large 25   Microwave 5
Stereo / TV 10   Wall Cabinet 45   Night Table 10
Rug medium 10   Coffee Table 15   Wall Unit 60
Bicycle 10   Entertainment Center 30   Wardrobe Box 20
Sofa small 45   Bed Twin 35   Stove 35
Chair small 5   Bed Queen 50   Washer / Dryer 25
Computer 10   Bed King 70   Exercise Equipment 30
 
 


For questions or clarifications feel free to call our Customer Service representatives at (310) 352 4020 or (888) 456 5522
(outside Los Angeles County).

 
 
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