movegenUS moving calculator

US moving calculator · real engine examples

How much truck, storage and money your move takes.

Pick a home size and a route. Every number below was computed by the movegen engine from regulator tables and published rates — with the assumptions, warnings and dated sources behind it.

Home size

Route

  • Engine examplemovegen.moving_volume/1Data under review

    Volume and weight

    About 786 cu ft of furniture and boxes (range 714–857), roughly 5,500 lb.

    Volume
    786 cu ft
    Weight
    5,500 lb
    Boxes
    40–60
    Space in a truck
    924 cu ft
    Assumptions, warnings and sources

    Warnings

    • NoteVolume estimated from home size, not from an inventory; an item list (or a mover's survey) narrows the range.
    • LowSome figures come from secondary pages or movegen assumptions and are marked for verification: home_weight_benchmarks, movegen_assumption.

    Assumptions

    • Weight = 7 lb per cu ft of cube-sheet volume (tariff constructive weight); real weight is known only after weighing.
    • 2 bedrooms: household goods 5,000-6,000 lb by published rule of thumb; furnishing 'typical' takes the midpoint of that range.
    • Boxes: 40-60 medium-box equivalents for this home size (movegen estimate); they are part of the weight benchmark, not added on top.
    • DIY loading fills about 85% of a truck's nominal cu ft; packed volume = volume / 0.85.

    Sources

  • Engine examplemovegen.truck_size/1Data under review

    Truck

    Smallest rental truck that takes it in one load, by company in alphabetical order.

    Budget
    26 ft 54% full
    Penske
    22 ft 77% full
    U-Haul
    20 ft 91% full

    Containers: PODS 8 ft container ×3 · PODS 12 ft container ×2 · PODS 16 ft container ×2 · U-Haul U-Box ×4

    Assumptions, warnings and sources

    Warnings

    • NoteVolume estimated from home size, not from an inventory; an item list (or a mover's survey) narrows the range.
    • LowU-Haul 20 ft truck would be 91% full; the next size up leaves room for items left off the list.
    • NoteCapacities are published nominal figures; availability and exact models vary by location and date.
    • LowSome figures come from secondary pages or movegen assumptions and are marked for verification: home_weight_benchmarks, movegen_assumption.

    Assumptions

    • Weight = 7 lb per cu ft of cube-sheet volume (tariff constructive weight); real weight is known only after weighing.
    • 2 bedrooms: household goods 5,000-6,000 lb by published rule of thumb; furnishing 'typical' takes the midpoint of that range.
    • Boxes: 40-60 medium-box equivalents for this home size (movegen estimate); they are part of the weight benchmark, not added on top.
    • DIY loading fills about 85% of a truck's nominal cu ft; packed volume = volume / 0.85.
    • Truck capacities are the rental companies' published nominal cu ft (including the over-cab space); max load only where published.

    Sources

  • Engine examplemovegen.storage_unit_size/1Data under review

    Storage unit

    A 10x15 unit, about 87% full with stacking.

    Unit
    10×15
    Fill
    87%
    Floor
    150 sq ft
    Climate control
    worth considering
    Assumptions, warnings and sources

    Warnings

    • NoteVolume estimated from home size, not from an inventory; an item list (or a mover's survey) narrows the range.
    • NoteUnit sizes are nominal; ceiling heights, door widths and prices vary by facility.
    • LowSome figures come from secondary pages or movegen assumptions and are marked for verification: extraspace_climate, home_weight_benchmarks, movegen_assumption, sparefoot_sizes.

    Assumptions

    • Weight = 7 lb per cu ft of cube-sheet volume (tariff constructive weight); real weight is known only after weighing.
    • 2 bedrooms: household goods 5,000-6,000 lb by published rule of thumb; furnishing 'typical' takes the midpoint of that range.
    • Boxes: 40-60 medium-box equivalents for this home size (movegen estimate); they are part of the weight benchmark, not added on top.
    • Ceiling 8 ft; 75% of the unit's volume is usable after stacking and a front access gap.
    • Storage needs the cube-sheet volume (stacking efficiency already covers the gaps); the DIY truck load factor is not applied again.

    Sources

  • Engine examplemovegen.moving_cost_estimate/1Data under review

    Cost · Long distance

    Input: 1,200 mi, TX → CO

    From $1,460 to $16,700 depending on how you move. Planning ranges, not a quote.

    Rent a truck, drive it yourself
    $1,460–$2,880 with hired loading help: $2,030–$4,680
    Moving container
    $1,820–$14,900 with hired loading help: $2,390–$16,700
    Full-service movers
    $3,300–$5,280
    • ImportantInterstate move: hire only a mover registered with FMCSA (USDOT number, checkable at fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move); the mover must give you 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move'.
    Assumptions, warnings and sources

    Warnings

    • NoteVolume estimated from home size, not from an inventory; an item list (or a mover's survey) narrows the range.
    • LowOne-way truck rates depend heavily on the lane, the season and fleet balance; the bracket is wide on purpose.
    • NoteThese are planning ranges from published rates, not a quote. Get written estimates from at least three movers; an in-home or video survey makes them reliable.
    • ImportantInterstate move: hire only a mover registered with FMCSA (USDOT number, checkable at fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move); the mover must give you 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move'.
    • MediumA binding estimate fixes the price; under a non-binding estimate the mover may collect at most 110% of the estimate at delivery (49 CFR 375.407), the rest is billed later. A binding not-to-exceed estimate caps the price and can go down.
    • LowBasic 'released value' liability is only 60 cents per pound per article; Full Value Protection costs extra.
    • LowSome figures come from secondary pages or movegen assumptions and are marked for verification: consumeraffairs_movers_2026, home_weight_benchmarks, movegen_assumption, per_mover_rates_unconfirmed, pods_cost_2026, uhaul_cross_country.

    Assumptions

    • Weight = 7 lb per cu ft of cube-sheet volume (tariff constructive weight); real weight is known only after weighing.
    • 2 bedrooms: household goods 5,000-6,000 lb by published rule of thumb; furnishing 'typical' takes the midpoint of that range.
    • Boxes: 40-60 medium-box equivalents for this home size (movegen estimate); they are part of the weight benchmark, not added on top.
    • Local (hourly) pricing applies to moves within one state up to 100 miles; beyond that or across state lines, long-distance pricing by weight and distance (Washington, for example, draws the line at 55 miles).
    • DIY loading fills about 85% of a truck's nominal cu ft; packed volume = volume / 0.85.
    • Container price is for 16 ft-class units incl. one month of storage; several containers scale linearly (movegen assumption).
    • Full-service long distance: 5,500 lb x $0.50-0.80 per lb per 1,000 miles; the mover's bill uses the actual weighed weight.

    Sources

Moving across state lines? Know your rights.

These warnings come with every interstate estimate the engine makes. They are the part people most often learn too late.

Ranges, never a price

movegen does not sell moves and shows no sponsored companies. Rental companies are listed alphabetically. A real price comes only from a written estimate — ideally three of them, after an in-home or video survey.

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Server address (not live yet)https://mcp.furnigen.app/movegen/mcp
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Questions people ask

What size truck do I need for a 2-bedroom home?

In the engine example a 2-bedroom home is about 786 cu ft. The smallest one-load trucks are: Budget 26 ft, Penske 22 ft, U-Haul 20 ft.

How much does a long-distance move cost?

For a 2-bedroom home over 1,200 miles the engine gives $1,460–$16,700 across all options: renting a truck, a moving container or full-service movers. These are planning ranges from published rates, not quotes.

What storage unit fits a 2-bedroom home?

The engine example picks a 10x15 unit, about 87% full with stacking. Sizes are nominal; facilities differ in ceiling height and door width.

Are these quotes?

No. They are ranges built from regulator tables and published rates, each with a date. Get written estimates from at least three movers.

Why do some figures say “data under review”?

Some figures come from secondary pages or engineering assumptions. They are flagged until they are checked against a primary source.

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