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Extra Large Moving Box: Sizes, Costs and How to Pack Them Right
An extra large moving box handles the bulky items that standard boxes simply cannot fit. Think duvets, lampshades, coats, cushions, and awkward-shaped accessories. Giant Van supplies XL packing boxes rated for home and commercial moves across the UK, with advice you can act on today. If you are doing a full house move or clearing a single room, the right box size makes everything faster and safer.
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Quick AnswerAn extra large moving box measures approximately 60 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm and holds up to 150 litres, making it ideal for duvets, coats, cushions and lampshades during a UK house move.
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What Is an Extra Large Moving Box and When Do You Need One?
An extra large moving box is a corrugated cardboard box with internal dimensions typically around 60 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm, though sizes vary by supplier. Standard double-wall construction means these boxes hold their shape under the weight of soft, bulky items without crushing or splitting.
You need one when your belongings are large but light. Heavy items such as books or tiles should always go in smaller boxes to keep the loaded weight safe for lifting. XL boxes are built for volume, not mass. The general rule is that a packed extra large moving box should weigh no more than 20 kg.
Common uses include: - Duvets, pillows and bedding sets - Cushions, throws and soft furnishings - Coats, jackets and winter clothing - Lampshades, light fittings and non-fragile decorative items - Curtains and blinds - Children's soft toys and stuffed animals - Light plastic items and open-shelf storage
If you are unsure if your item needs an XL box or a specialist wardrobe box, the team at Giant Van can advise. Call for a quick conversation about your specific move.
How Much Do Extra Large Moving Boxes Cost in the UK?
Prices for extra large moving boxes in the UK range from around £2.50 to £6.00 per box depending on quality, wall thickness, and if you buy in bulk.
Single-purchase prices from high street retailers typically fall between £3.50 and £5.50. Buying in packs of 10 or 20 from a specialist supplier like Giant Van brings the unit cost down significantly.
Here is a rough guide to what you can expect to pay:
- Single XL box from a DIY or removals store: £3.50 to £5.50 - Pack of 5 XL boxes: £15 to £22 (roughly £3 to £4.40 each) - Pack of 10 XL boxes: £25 to £38 (roughly £2.50 to £3.80 each) - Pack of 20 XL boxes: £42 to £60 (roughly £2.10 to £3.00 each)
Double-wall boxes cost more than single-wall but are worth it for a full house move.
A single-wall box is fine for a short same-building move where boxes are not being loaded onto a van.
Giant Van also offers bundle kits that combine large moving boxes in multiple sizes, packing tape, bubble wrap and tissue paper.
These kits are often better value than buying individual items separately. Call or browse online to find the right kit for your volume of belongings.
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Extra Large Moving Box Pricing Guide
Prices start from around £2.50 per box when bought in bulk. Single boxes retail at £3.50 to £5.50 depending on wall thickness and supplier. Giant Van offers packs of 5, 10 and 20 with volume discounts applied automatically at checkout. Bundle kits that include tape, bubble wrap and tissue paper offer the best overall value for a full house move. Call 020 3129 6180 or visit the website for current pricing.
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A poorly packed XL box can collapse, damage your belongings, or injure the person lifting it.
Use bathroom or kitchen scales to check before you seal. If it is heavier, redistribute into a second box.
This protects against moisture and sharp internal edges on the cardboard.
Even though XL boxes are for light goods, if you are mixing item types, heavier pieces go down.
Compressed clothing, rolled-up towels, or scrunched paper prevents items shifting in transit. Gaps cause damage on bumpy roads.
If your items rise above the box rim, the lid will not sit flat. Forcing the lid down weakens the top flaps and makes stacking impossible.
When boxes are stacked in a van, the side label is the only visible indicator of contents and fragility.
Use at least 48 mm wide packing tape and apply one strip along the base seam and one H-pattern strip across the base panels. Poor tape is the number one cause of boxes opening mid-move.
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What Is Included When You Order Large Moving Boxes from Giant Van?
When you order large moving boxes from Giant Van, you receive flat-packed, double-wall corrugated cardboard boxes ready for immediate assembly.
Each box arrives with pre-scored fold lines so they assemble in under a minute without the need for specialist tools.
Depending on the product or bundle selected, your order may also include: - Packing tape rolls (standard 66-metre rolls suitable for 5 to 8 boxes each) - Bubble wrap in 300 mm or 500 mm width rolls for fragile items - Acid-free tissue paper for wrapping glassware, ceramics and prints - Foam packing peanuts or void fill for padded protection - Permanent marker pens for labelling - Self-seal fragile stickers Giant Van ships across mainland UK.
Orders placed before midday on weekdays typically dispatch the same day.
Delivery options include standard next-day and premium named-time delivery slots.
The boxes are FSC-certified, meaning the cardboard comes from responsibly managed forests.
After your move, the boxes are fully recyclable through your local council kerbside collection.
If you need a bespoke quantity or a same-day collection from a local depot, call to discuss what is available in your area.
Giant Van works with both private customers and trade accounts for letting agents, estate agents and commercial relocation companies.
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How to Order Extra Large Moving Boxes from Giant Van: Step by Step
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Ordering is straightforward and takes less than five minutes.
Here is how the process works from start to finish.
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Calculate how many boxes you need.
A typical three-bedroom house requires between 40 and 60 boxes across all sizes combined. For XL boxes specifically, most households need between 8 and 15 for bedding, soft furnishings and clothing.
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Visit the Giant Van website and navigate to the packing materials section.
Filter by box size to view the extra large range. Product pages show exact internal and external dimensions so you can confirm fit before purchasing.
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Choose between single boxes or bundle packs.
If you also need standard and medium boxes, select a mixed-size bundle kit. These are pre-calculated to suit a given number of bedrooms and are more cost-effective than building a custom order from scratch.
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Add packing accessories to your order.
At minimum, you will need packing tape. Consider bubble wrap if you have any mirrors, framed pictures or fragile decorative items.
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Extra Large Moving Boxes Across the UK: What You Need to Know
The UK removals and self-pack market has specific considerations that differ from other countries.
Knowing these helps you plan your move more effectively.
UK houses tend to have narrower staircases and hallways than properties in other parts of Europe or North America.
This matters when you are manoeuvring a fully packed XL box around a 90-degree turn on a Victorian terrace staircase. Keep this in mind when packing: a box that is 60 cm wide needs at least 65 cm of clear horizontal space to pass through. Measure your narrowest point before you commit to the largest available size.
British weather is another factor.
If your move involves time outside between the van and the property, cardboard absorbs moisture quickly in rain. Giant Van boxes use a water-resistant coating on the outer layer, but you should still aim to move boxes from van to property in batches rather than leaving them exposed on a driveway.
Council rules on parking and skips vary by local authority.
If you are hiring a van and packing yourself, check your local council website for any permits required for parking a large vehicle on a residential road. Many London boroughs require a dispensation notice 48 hours in advance.
For long-distance moves within the UK, such as London to Edinburgh or Bristol to Manchester, double-wall XL boxes are strongly recommended.
The additional transit time and handling increase the chance of compression damage if you use single-wall construction.
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Why Choose Giant Van for Your Extra Large Moving Boxes?
Giant Van focuses specifically on removals and packing. This is not a general packaging company that also happens to sell moving boxes alongside industrial pallets. Every product in the range is chosen with house moves in mind, and the team understands the practical demands of a real removal.
Here is what sets Giant Van apart:
The boxes are double-wall corrugated as standard across the large and extra large range. Many online competitors charge a premium for double-wall or default to single-wall at equivalent price points. Double-wall means the box holds its shape during a full day of loading, transit and unloading.
Delivery is fast. Most UK mainland orders placed before midday reach you the next working day. For moves with tight timelines, this reliability matters. A delayed box order can set back an entire move day.
The product range is complete. You can order everything from small book boxes to wardrobe boxes with hanging rails in one place. This means a single delivery, a single invoice and no coordination across multiple suppliers.
Customer support is real and reachable. Call to speak with someone who can advise on quantities, sizes and packing strategies for your specific property type. This is particularly useful if you are packing a property with unusual features such as a loft, outbuildings or a garage.
Giant Van also supplies trade customers on account terms, making it a practical choice for letting agents and property managers who manage regular tenant moves.
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Alternatives to Extra Large Moving Boxes: When They Are Not the Right Choice
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But there are situations where a different solution works better.
A wardrobe box is typically 50 cm x 50 cm x 120 cm and allows clothes to hang on a built-in rail rather than being folded or compressed.
These are waterproof sleeves that slide over the mattress and seal with tape. Giant Van stocks these in all standard UK mattress sizes.
An extra large moving box is not suitable for a television even if the screen fits inside. The lack of internal support means the screen can flex and crack under pressure.
Giant Van can advise on hire options.
These are made to order and require advance planning.
Extra Large Moving Box vs Standard Large Moving Box: Which Do You Need?
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An extra large moving box measures approximately 60 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm, giving around 150 litres of internal space. That is roughly 65% more volume per box.
A standard large box is ideal for kitchen items, toys, books and small appliances where the weight adds up quickly. An extra large box is the right call when you have bulky but light items that simply will not fit in a smaller box without forcing and compressing.
Books, crockery, tools and canned goods should always go in medium or standard large boxes to keep lifting weights safe and manageable. The practical weight limit for an XL box is 20 kg, and most removals workers will refuse to lift a box that exceeds this without proper markings.
Packing your home for a move takes more boxes than most people expect.
Large moving boxes handle the volume items that eat up space in a van but weigh very little.
Bedding, curtains, soft toys, lampshades and winter clothing all belong in an XL box rather than a standard medium.
Getting the right box for the right item keeps your move organised, reduces the risk of damage in transit, and makes unpacking at the other end far easier.
Giant Van makes it simple to order the right packing supplies for any size of move.
Browse the full range online or call 020 3129 6180 to speak with a packing specialist.
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What size is an extra large moving box?
An extra large moving box typically measures around 60 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm externally, giving approximately 150 litres of internal packing space. Exact dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer. Always check the internal dimensions listed on the product page before ordering, particularly if you are packing a specific item such as a lampshade or duvet set with a known size.
How much weight can an extra large moving box hold?
A double-wall extra large moving box can structurally hold up to 30 kg, but the practical safe lifting weight is 20 kg per box. Exceeding this puts the person lifting it at risk of injury. XL boxes are designed for bulky but light items such as bedding, clothing and soft furnishings. If your packed box feels very heavy, split the contents into two boxes before sealing.
How many extra large moving boxes do I need for a three-bedroom house?
Most three-bedroom houses require between 8 and 15 extra large moving boxes for bedding, soft furnishings, clothing and lightweight bulky items. The exact number depends on how much bedding and seasonal clothing you own. Order slightly more than you think you need. Unused boxes can be flattened and returned to Giant Van or recycled through your local council collection service.
Can I use extra large moving boxes for books or kitchen items?
No. Books, kitchen crockery, tinned food and small appliances should go into medium or standard large boxes. These items are dense and heavy. Filling an XL box with books will create a load well over 30 kg, making it dangerous to lift and likely to split the base of the box in transit. Always match item weight to box size, not item volume to box size.
Are Giant Van moving boxes double-wall or single-wall?
Giant Van large and extra large moving boxes are double-wall corrugated cardboard as standard. Double-wall construction provides significantly better resistance to compression and side impact compared to single-wall alternatives. This matters when boxes are stacked in a removal van during a long-distance move. Single-wall boxes are lighter and cheaper but are only suitable for very short, low-risk moves.
How do I assemble a flat-packed extra large moving box?
Unfold the flat-packed box and push the four side panels outward until they form a rectangle. Fold the two short base flaps inward first, then fold the two long base flaps over the top. Apply one strip of 48 mm packing tape along the central base seam, then two strips in an H-pattern across the base panels. The box is ready to load in under two minutes from flat-packed.
Does Giant Van deliver extra large moving boxes across the whole UK?
Giant Van delivers to mainland UK addresses including England, Scotland and Wales. Next-day delivery is available on orders placed before midday on weekdays. Some remote postcodes in Scotland and Wales may have extended delivery times. For delivery queries or urgent orders, call before placing your order online to confirm the earliest available slot for your postcode.
What is the difference between an extra large moving box and a wardrobe box?
An extra large moving box is a standard cube or rectangular carton for bulky lightweight items packed flat. A wardrobe box is a tall specialist box, typically around 120 cm high, with a built-in hanging rail so clothes can be transferred directly from wardrobe to box without folding. Use wardrobe boxes for suits, dresses and delicate garments. Use XL boxes for folded clothing, bedding and soft items.
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