A general term used to indicate a corrugated shipping container, a folding box or a rigid set-up box.

Boxes especially made for packing small items, some are made for specific items such as hanger boxes with bar to hang clothing.

Moving company boxes come in a variety of sizes. Some, such as dish barrel, wardrobe and mirror boxes have an obvious purpose. Others are not so obvious — here are their suggested uses: 1.5 carton: 16 3/8 x 12 5/8 x 12 5/8 — books, records, tapes, canned goods, shoes. 3.0 carton: 18 1/8 x 18 x 16 — small kitchen appliances, lamp bases, small outdoor tools, pots and pans, electronic gadgets. 4.5 carton: 24 x 18 x 18 — nonhanging clothes, larger lamp bases, lamp shades, linens, nonbreakable kitchen products (Tupperware, baking pans, etc.) 6.0 carton: 24 x 18 x 24 — stuffed toys, blankets, pillows, area rugs, winter coats.