Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Learning how to pack pots and pans keeps cookware from scratching and the box from getting too heavy. Nesting with padding and using medium boxes does the trick.
Step: Nest pots inside each other with paper between them
Step: Wrap glass lids individually and pad them
Step: Pack pots and pans in small-to-medium boxes
Step: Keep the box weight manageable; metal gets heavy
Step: Bundle cooking utensils together and bag them
Step: Protect nonstick surfaces with paper to avoid scratches
Step: Fill gaps so nothing rattles in transit
Step: Label the box and note the kitchen
Moving cookware efficiently.
When: Pack cookware in the final week before move day.
Watch out: Do not overload one big box with all your cookware; metal is heavy, so split it across smaller boxes.