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How much does a bookcase weigh?

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September 20, 2013 under Moving Labor


Answered by Robert Moreschi

September 24, 2013

Bookcases can be pretty heavy, but the books that they're used to store are much heavier! To answer your question, a typical bookcase can weigh anywhere between 50-100 pounds, depending on its size and what materials it's composed of.

Anyone that has moved before and owns a lot of books can attest to the fact that by themselves, books are not very heavy, but when you put 10-20 of them in a box, it can be near impossible to lift. Luckily, when you're moving a bookcase you have already removed your books from its shelves, making it much easier to maneuver on moving day. Still, it's important that you pack your books and your bookcase properly to ensure that nothing is damaged when it's placed on the moving truck.

Removing your books and packing them

 

  • Do not overpack your boxes. Before you begin to wrap and pack your bookcase, you must first remove your books from the shelves to be packed. When packing books, it's important that you do not put too many in one box. Doing so will make the box too heavy to carry and may also compromise the integrity of the box you've packed them in, making it more likely to collapse under the weight.
  • Use a sturdy cardboard box. Because books are so heavy, it's best to use the sturdiest moving boxes you can find for your books, that way they wo not cause the box to collapse during the move and damage your books. Also, remember to always label your boxes so that the movers will know which items are in them when they are placed on the truck.
  • Pack your books correctly. Books should be packed in their boxes one of three ways: spine up, stacked flat, or standing up as they would be on a shelf. These are the best ways to pack books to ensure they wo not be damaged during the move.
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