Everything you need to know about using elevators for moving furniture. Weight limits, freight vs passenger, and building policy guides.
Elevator Guides
Everything you need to know about using elevators for moving furniture. Weight limits, freight vs passenger, and building policy guides.
Residential, commercial, and freight elevator weight capacities — and how to check yours.
Side-by-side comparison of dimensions, door sizes, and when you need freight access.
Reservation rules, fees, time restrictions, padding, and insurance requirements.
Measure smart
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
Don't make these
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
Frequently asked
Usually the door. The cab is often roomy, but the door opening is narrower, so an item has to clear the doorway first. Measure both and treat the smaller as your limit.
01When your item exceeds a passenger cab's door, footprint, or weight rating, or when building policy requires freight for moves. Freight cabs have larger openings, deeper floors, and higher capacities.
02Often yes — the floor-to-ceiling diagonal is larger than the height alone, so tilting a tall item can buy clearance. Confirm the door opening admits it first.
03Many buildings require it, along with protective padding, a certificate of insurance, and time-window restrictions. Check with management before move day to avoid being turned away.
04Enter your item and space above, get an instant fit verdict.
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