Single mattress: moving volume and packing
Single mattress: 0.2 m³, 0.067 LDM. Bag it, carry it flat or on edge and never fold it.
A single mattress counts as about 0.2 m³ and 0.067 load metres, one of the smallest items on the list. It should travel flat or on its edge in a protective bag, never folded, because folding breaks the springs or foam core. Two people can carry it easily on straps.
Volume
0.2 m³ · 7.06 cu ft
Load metres / vehicle
0.067 LDM · Van (Sprinter L3H2)
How to pack
- Put the mattress in a plastic mattress bag before it leaves the bedroom.
- Carry it flat or on its edge and never bend it double.
- Lay it on a clean flat surface in the van and put nothing heavy on top.
For storage
Store flat on a pallet or on its side in a dry room; avoid long-term compression.