Instant Moving Calculator

Real-Time Volume & Cost Estimator

Calculate cubic feet, recommended truck size, crew count, and estimated hourly ranges in under 30 seconds.

Select Typical Home Floorplan

Studio / Micro-Apartment

~350 cu ft · 2 Career Movers · 16ft Box Truck

3–4.5 Hours

1-Bedroom Apartment / Condo

~550 cu ft · 2 Career Movers · 16ft Box Truck

3.5–5.5 Hours

2-Bedroom Home / Condo

~850 cu ft · 3 Career Movers · 24ft Box Carrier

4.5–7.0 Hours

3-Bedroom Single Family Home

~1,300 cu ft · 3 Career Movers · 26ft Box Carrier

6.0–9.0 Hours

4+ Bedroom Executive Residence

~1,900 cu ft · 4 Career Movers · 26ft Liftgate (or 2 Trips)

8.0–12.0 Hours

Weekend or Month-End Peak Date (+$20/hr)

Live Estimate Breakdown

Estimated Parameters

Estimated Total Volume 850 cu ft

Recommended Carrier 24ft Box Truck

Recommended Crew 3 Career Movers

Estimated Job Duration 4.5 – 7.0 Hours

Estimated Price Range

$980 – $1,470

Double Drive Time (DDT) & blankets included

Concept demo · Sample pricing estimate only, not a legally binding quote. Final rate determined by actual inventory & site access.

Pricing Clarity

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving Estimates

Under California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulations, licensed moving companies are required to double the actual driving time between your pickup and drop-off locations. This compensates for the crew's return travel to the terminal without adding separate travel fees.

Yes! Unlike discount movers who charge $15 per roll of tape or pad rental, Lantern Moving includes unlimited commercial furniture blankets, mattress bags, floor runners, and shrink wrap as part of standard hourly rates.

Our minimum billing is 3 hours. Beyond that, you are billed in 15-minute increments based on actual on-site time. Your crew lead will review the digital clock-in and clock-out with you on our tablet before asking for payment sign-off.