Making the decision to do a Personally Procured Move is not always easy! Something that can make it a lot easier is having some numbers to work with (even if they are only estimates). This means using a household goods and PPM calculator. The good news is, they are easy to use, and can give you all the information you need, to determine if a PPM move is right for you.  

Step 1. Estimate the weight of your Household Goods. The moving allowance for a PCS is based heavily on the weight of goods that you will be moving. 

Moving Weight Calculator (Easy, less accurate)

Moving Weight Calculator (Harder, more accurate)

Step 2: Calculate your potential reimbursement amount.

PPM Estimator

Step 3: If you plan on hiring a moving company, estimate the costs.

Calculate moving company costs

Step 4: Do the numbers add up? If so, here is the next step!