Packing Tips — Best Uses For Standard Sized Boxes!
Certain boxes are “designed” to be used for different household items. These efficient packing tips will save both time and money.
Type of Box
Size of Box
1.5 Book Carton
17x12 3/8x12 3/8
3.0 Medium Carton
18 1/8x18x16
Items to Pack
Books, files, albums, cd’s, dvd’s, canned goods, silverware, videos, tools, spices..
Pots, pans, linens, shoes, games, pictures, boots, toys, hats, lampshades, cooking utensils, outerwear, stereo components, small speakers
4.5 Large Carton
18x18x24
Cookie sheets, pans, small appiances, trays, games, pictures, blankets, small pillows, non breakable
lamps, lamp shades clock radios
6.0 Extra Large Carton
23x23x20
Lamp shades, pillows, bed spreads, quilts, comforters, cushions, toys, sweaters
5.2 Dish Pack
18x18x26
Dishes, plates, bowls, mugs, china, glasses, stemware, lladro, baccarat, knicknacks, fragile items.
Important Note For Breakables — Be sure to label Fragile
Smaller, heavier items should be placed in the lower portion of the box with smaller, lighter items on top
Mirror Carton
37x3x54
Mirrors, pictures, paintings, framed items, smaller marble / glass tops, cork boards
Wardrobe Carton
24x21x49
Hanging clothes, artificial trees , pictures
Flat Panel Television
2 sized cartons
36” to 50”
51” to 70”
• Please note that all fragile & non-stackable items need to be packed in
boxes with tops, especially lamp shades and or bases, pictures, mirrors, etc.
• Label your boxes with your name, the room and general contents
• Tape all boxes well and keep the weight of each box under 40 pounds.
• Secure bottle tops and tape shut.– For addtional proctection place in a
zip lock bag
• DO NOT PACK and move ANY flammable items
Such as paint, gasoline, matches, etc.
Contact your local Corrigan office with any questions or to get supplies