Free Moving Planning Tools

Moving Tools & Calculators

Plan your move with free calculators from Movers.com. Estimate moving costs, compare DIY and professional movers, choose the right truck size, build an inventory, calculate packing supplies, and understand what can affect your quote.

100% Free No personal details required to start Helpful for local, long-distance, and auto shipping moves

Moving Cost Calculators

Start here if you want to estimate moving costs or compare service options.

Local Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate local moving costs based on home size, ZIP code, crew size, stairs, packing help, heavy items, and move date.

Long-Distance Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate interstate moving costs based on route, home size, how much you are moving, packing, storage, access, and specialty items.

Auto Shipping Cost Calculator

Estimate car shipping costs based on route, vehicle type, carrier type, vehicle condition, timing, and pickup or delivery access.

International Moving Cost Calculator

Estimate overseas moving costs based on destination, shipment size, shipping method, customs, and service needs.

DIY vs Full-Service Movers Calculator

Compare the real cost of renting a truck and moving yourself versus hiring full-service movers.

Moving Planning Tools

Use these tools to prepare your move details, supplies, labor needs, truck size, and inventory before requesting quotes.

Packing Materials Calculator

Estimate moving boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, wardrobe boxes, and supplies based on your home size and items.

Truck / Container Calculator

Estimate the right moving truck, container size, and cubic feet based on home size, load level, and large items.

Crew Size & Time Estimator

Estimate how many movers you may need and how long your move could take based on home size, access, distance, and heavy items.

Move Difficulty Score Calculator

See how stairs, access, truck distance, heavy items, packing status, and home size can affect move difficulty.

Inventory Builder

Build a room-by-room moving inventory to estimate item count, weight, volume, crew size, moving time, and truck size.

Tool Finder

Which Moving Tool Should You Use?

Not sure where to start? Use this guide to choose the right calculator for your planning stage.

If You Want To... Use This Tool What You'll Get
Estimate a local move Local Moving Cost Calculator Estimated local cost range, crew size, and moving hours
Estimate an interstate move Long-Distance Moving Cost Calculator Ballpark cost range based on route, move size, packing, and access
Ship a vehicle Auto Shipping Cost Calculator Estimated car shipping range and transit timeframe
International International Moving Cost Calculator Estimated overseas moving range, shipping method, customs, and service factors
Compare DIY vs hiring movers DIY vs Full-Service Movers Calculator Side-by-side cost and effort comparison
Buy packing supplies Packing Materials Calculator Estimated boxes, tape, bubble wrap, paper, and markers
Choose a truck or container Truck / Container Calculator Suggested truck size, container size, and cubic feet
Estimate labor and time Crew Size & Time Estimate Calculator Recommended movers, estimated hours, and difficulty factors
Understand move complexity Move Difficulty Score Calculator Move difficulty score based on access, packing, and heavy items
Organize your belongings Inventory Builder Calculator Room-by-room inventory, estimated volume, weight, crew, and truck size

How Movers.com Tools Help You Plan

Use this moving tools hub with our moving guides, local movers, long-distance movers, and auto transport resources when comparing your options.

Estimate Costs Earlier

Get a better sense of local moving, long-distance moving, auto shipping, and DIY vs professional mover costs.

Prepare Better Details

Use inventory, crew time, difficulty, and packing tools to understand what movers may need to know.

Compare Options

Compare full-service movers, DIY moving, truck rental, containers, packing help, and auto shipping options.

Request Better Quotes

When you understand your move size, access, inventory, and service needs, you can request quotes with more confidence.

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Use Your Planning Details to Get Free Moving Quotes

After using these tools, compare movers based on your move size, route, inventory, access details, and service needs.

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Moving Tools FAQ

Answers to common questions about Movers.com calculators, planning estimates, inventory tools, moving quotes, and choosing the right tool for your move.

Are Movers.com moving tools free to use?

Yes. Movers.com moving tools and calculators are free to use. You can estimate costs, supplies, truck size, move difficulty, and inventory details before requesting moving quotes.

Do I need to enter personal information to use these tools?

Most tools can be used for planning without entering personal contact details. If you want quotes from movers, you may be asked for move and contact details in the quote flow.

Are the calculator results exact prices?

No. The tools provide planning estimates. Final pricing can vary based on inventory, access, route, packing needs, mover availability, date, and services.

Which calculator should I use first?

If you are mainly comparing costs, start with the local moving, long-distance, auto shipping, or DIY vs movers calculator. If you are preparing details, use the packing, truck/container, crew time, difficulty score, or inventory tools.

Can these tools help me get better moving quotes?

Yes. Tools like the Inventory Builder, Crew Size & Time Estimator, and Move Difficulty Score can help you understand and share more accurate move details when comparing movers.

Can I use these tools for local and long-distance moves?

Yes. Several tools are useful for both local and long-distance moves, including the packing materials calculator, truck/container calculator, inventory builder, crew estimator, and move difficulty score calculator.

Plan With Confidence

Start With a Calculator, Then Compare Movers

Use Movers.com tools to understand your move, then request free quotes from movers who can help with local, long-distance, auto shipping, packing, loading, and full-service moving needs.

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