“Didn’t Calculate Your Cubic Feet? Congrats, You Just Paid $2000 to Move 3 Boxes and a Broken Fan” 🤗

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How to Calculate Cubic Feet for a Move (Without Losing Your Mind)

Moving soon? Don’t panic — here’s a simple and hilarious guide to understanding cubic feet, aka the space your couch, fridge, and 42 boxes will occupy in a truck.

📦 What Are Cubic Feet?

Cubic feet (or cu ft if you’re fancy) is how moving companies measure the space your stuff takes up in the truck. Think of it like 3D Tetris — but with your entire life jammed into it.

🧠 The Genius Formula:

Cubic Feet = Length × Width × Height

But remember, it all has to be in feet. If you measure in inches (because you live in the U.S.), divide each number by 12.

Example:

Your couch is 84″ long, 36″ wide, and 30″ tall.

84 ÷ 12 = 7 ft  
36 ÷ 12 = 3 ft  
30 ÷ 12 = 2.5 ft  
7 × 3 × 2.5 = 52.5 cubic feet

That couch needs 52.5 cu ft of truck space. That’s more than your suitcase, less than your in-laws’ drama.

🎯 Cubic Feet Cheat Sheet

Too lazy to measure every single thing? Here’s a quick estimate list for common household items:

Item Approx. Cu Ft
Medium moving box 3 – 4
Queen mattress + box spring 60
3-seater sofa 50 – 60
Standard fridge 35 – 40
Washer/dryer 25 – 30

🚚 Why Cubic Feet Matter When Moving

  • Many moving companies charge by volume, not weight.
  • Helps pick the right truck size (because no one wants to play “Truck Jenga”).
  • Prevents last-minute heartbreak over what gets left behind.

🧳 Final Dummy-Proof Tip:

“I’ve got 2 couches, 12 boxes, a fridge, and some questionable life decisions.”

– You, giving movers a rough estimate

Trust us, they’ve heard worse.

✅ TL;DR – Quick Cubic Feet Guide

  • Convert inches to feet: divide by 12
  • Use formula: Length × Width × Height (in feet)
  • Too lazy? Use the cheat sheet
  • Give movers your total cu ft for an accurate quote

Want a free Cubic Feet Calculator or printable checklist? Leave a comment and I’ll make it happen! 🎁

¡Good luck with your HELL MOVING! 💪🏽🔥

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