Best Long Distance Movers in Hickory

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Updated Jun 9, 2025

Looking for reliable long distance Hickory movers? See our top 7 recommended interstate movers in Hickory, NC based on extensive analysis. We analyzed 7 moving companies in Hickory across 3,037 review data points and more than 18,000 movers nationwide using our 11-point rating system to help you determine which Hickory moving company to hire. See our top recommendations, get data-based information on Hickory moving costs, and read detailed Hickory moving guides for wherever you're moving.

Key Takeaways:

Big Man Moving is our overall top recommended long distance moving company in Hickory
Rambling Man Logistics is the most affordable long distance movers in Hickory
Expect to spend somewhere between $1,517 and $9,500 on long distance Hickory moving services
Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

Best Long Distance Moving Companies in Hickory, NC

Rank	Company	Score	BBB Rating
1	Big Man Moving	9.04	NR
2	Rambling Man Logistics	9.02	NR
3	Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage	8.77	A+
4	Citywide Moving Systems Monroe	8.13	A+
5	Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC	7.97	NR
6	A Christian Touch Services	6.78	A+
7	Tru-Pak Moving Systems	5.74	NR

Our Top Recommendations

TOP PICK

Big Man Moving

Best moving company overall in Hickory, NC

9.04/10

ExceptionalView details

RUNNER-UP

Rambling Man Logistics

Best overall value

9.02/10

SuperbView details

ALSO GREAT

Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage

8.77/10

SuperbView details

Big Man Moving

Exceptional

9.04/10

449 Timber Ridge Rd, Sugar Grove, NC, 28679

11-Point Rating

9.4

9.5

9.1

9.0

7.7

9.4

9.6

9.5

7.4

9.3

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Best moving company overall in Hickory, NC. Big Man Moving takes the #1 spot for our overall ranking and is the top recommended movers in Hickory.

Big Man Moving is the number 1 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 9.04 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 90.81% of all movers in North Carolina and the top 90.4% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 6 other Hickory moving companies and better than 602 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 65 total reviews
Reviewed 4 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 273 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Big Man Moving & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.45	↑ 13.8%	55	1	98.2%
Punctuality	9.51	↑ 19.1%	24	0	100.0%
Affordability	9.05	↑ 19.5%	12	0	100.0%
Communication	9.02	↑ 21.4%	14	0	100.0%
Stick to Prices	7.73	↑ 29.7%	3	0	100.0%
Speed	9.37	↑ 11.0%	17	0	100.0%
Friendliness	9.59	↑ 9.8%	32	0	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.46	↑ 17.6%	52	0	100.0%
Professionalism	9.47	↑ 15.8%	30	0	100.0%
Conflict Handling	7.42	↑ 82.4%	3	0	100.0%
Precision & Care	9.35	↑ 18.0%	29	1	96.7%

Recent Big Man Moving Reviews

Quality - 9.45/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

move was done right

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

55 (98.2%)

Negative

1 (1.8%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Big Man Moving

Local moving
Long-distance moving
Commercial moving

Rambling Man Logistics

Superb

9.02/10

Dallas, NC, 28034

11-Point Rating

9.6

9.4

9.3

8.2

9.4

9.6

9.5

5.8

9.5

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Get the best bang for your buck hiring Rambling Man Logistics of Dallas. They have the best affordability index score which measures both quality and affordability.

Rambling Man Logistics is the number 2 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 9.02 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 89.74% of all movers in North Carolina and the top 89.86% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 5 other Hickory moving companies and better than 595 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 126 total reviews
Reviewed 2 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 215 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Rambling Man Logistics & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Positive Score
Quality	9.55	↑ 15.0%	42	100.0%
Punctuality	9.38	↑ 17.6%	14	100.0%
Affordability	9.43	↑ 24.4%	15	100.0%
Communication	9.35	↑ 25.8%	17	100.0%
Stick to Prices	8.15	↑ 36.7%	3	100.0%
Speed	9.44	↑ 11.8%	13	100.0%
Friendliness	9.55	↑ 9.3%	22	100.0%
Will Hire Again	9.49	↑ 17.9%	41	100.0%
Professionalism	9.50	↑ 16.1%	24	100.0%
Conflict Handling	5.83	↑ 43.3%	1	100.0%
Precision & Care	9.53	↑ 20.3%	23	100.0%

Recent Rambling Man Logistics Reviews

Quality - 9.55/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

very professional and ready to work

Josh and Von were great

exceeded my expectations

couldn't have been happier with the service

great work by movers

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

42 (100.0%)

Negative

0 (0.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Rambling Man Logistics

Residential Moving Services
Commercial Moving Services
Interstate Moving Services
Customized Moving Plans
Packing and Loading of Household Items
Safe Transportation of Items
Detailed Planning and Coordination
24-Hour Customer Service
Insurance Coverage
Unloading and Unpacking Services

Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage

Superb

8.77/10

871 Highland Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601

11-Point Rating

9.5

9.1

8.4

9.2

6.8

9.6

9.4

6.7

8.9

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Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage is the number 3 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 8.77 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 81.01% of all movers in North Carolina and the top 83.12% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 4 other Hickory moving companies and better than 537 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 239 total reviews
Reviewed 4 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 947 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.48	↑ 14.1%	180	8	95.7%
Punctuality	9.11	↑ 14.1%	40	3	93.0%
Affordability	8.40	↑ 10.9%	29	5	85.3%
Communication	9.20	↑ 23.8%	81	6	93.1%
Stick to Prices	6.75	↑ 13.2%	12	5	70.6%
Speed	9.60	↑ 13.7%	48	1	98.0%
Friendliness	9.56	↑ 9.5%	115	5	95.8%
Will Hire Again	9.39	↑ 16.6%	186	9	95.4%
Professionalism	9.37	↑ 14.7%	106	6	94.6%
Conflict Handling	6.73	↑ 65.5%	12	5	70.6%
Precision & Care	8.93	↑ 12.6%	76	9	89.4%

Recent Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage Reviews

Quality - 9.48/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

easiest move ever and professional

amazing service by Ashe Van Lines

great experience with the moving service

great work by movers

Recent Customer Complaints

worst experience ever

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

180 (95.7%)

Negative

8 (4.3%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage

Residential moving
Office and commercial moving
Storage services
Furniture moving
Rest home moving
Packing services
Long-distance moving
Commercial moving
Moving contractor
Moving companies

Citywide Moving Systems Monroe

Very Good

8.13/10

2722 Chamber Dr, Monroe, NC, 28110

11-Point Rating

9.3

9.4

7.5

8.8

4.8

9.6

9.4

9.2

9.1

3.2

9.1

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Best moving service to hire if you're in a hurry. The movers at Citywide Moving Systems Monroe work fast to get the move done.

Citywide Moving Systems Monroe is the number 4 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 8.13 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Very Good score and places it in the top 60.49% of all movers in North Carolina and the top 63.48% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 3 other Hickory moving companies and better than 401 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 241 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 956 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Citywide Moving Systems Monroe & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.30	↑ 12.0%	187	15	92.6%
Punctuality	9.39	↑ 17.7%	43	2	95.6%
Affordability	7.48	↓ -1.2%	15	5	75.0%
Communication	8.84	↑ 19.0%	53	8	86.9%
Stick to Prices	4.80	↓ -19.6%	7	8	46.7%
Speed	9.64	↑ 14.2%	73	2	97.3%
Friendliness	9.42	↑ 7.9%	111	8	93.3%
Will Hire Again	9.23	↑ 14.8%	171	15	91.9%
Professionalism	9.12	↑ 11.5%	109	12	90.1%
Conflict Handling	3.17	↓ -22.1%	2	7	22.2%
Precision & Care	9.07	↑ 14.4%	92	11	89.3%

Recent Citywide Moving Systems Monroe Reviews

Quality - 9.30/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Can't say enough good things about them

great moving experience with the company

great service by company

So professional!

crew was very professional

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

187 (92.6%)

Negative

15 (7.4%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Citywide Moving Systems Monroe

Local Moving
Long Distance Moving
Commercial Moving
Apartment Moving
Storage Services
Piano Services
Packing Services
Residential Moving
Moving Services

Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC

Good

7.97/10

514 W 21st St, Newton, NC, 28658

11-Point Rating

8.6

8.8

8.2

6.4

8.8

8.4

8.5

8.1

6.0

7.6

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Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC featured image

Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC is the number 5 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 7.97 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Good score and places it in the top 55.59% of all movers in North Carolina and the top 58.56% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 2 other Hickory moving companies and better than 368 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 47 total reviews
Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 205 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	8.61	↑ 3.7%	34	5	87.2%
Punctuality	8.82	↑ 10.5%	15	1	93.8%
Affordability	8.21	↑ 8.4%	14	2	87.5%
Communication	8.21	↑ 10.4%	10	1	90.9%
Stick to Prices	6.39	↑ 7.2%	5	2	71.4%
Speed	8.84	↑ 4.7%	14	1	93.3%
Friendliness	8.40	↓ -3.8%	15	2	88.2%
Will Hire Again	8.47	↑ 5.3%	35	4	89.7%
Professionalism	8.11	↓ -0.9%	18	4	81.8%
Conflict Handling	6.04	↑ 48.6%	4	2	66.7%
Precision & Care	7.58	↓ -4.3%	13	4	76.5%

Recent Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC Reviews

Quality - 8.61/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

got me what I needed

quick, efficient, and on schedule

they were amazing

Recent Customer Complaints

great work by movers but items were damaged

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

34 (87.2%)

Negative

5 (12.8%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC

Local Moving within the Hickory, NC Area
Intrastate Moving within North Carolina
Interstate Moving Around the Country
Storage and Packing Services
Residential Move
Commercial Move
Full Service Packing
Self Service Packing
Piano Moving
Long-distance Moving

A Christian Touch Services

6.78/10

926 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC, 28602

11-Point Rating

7.6

6.4

8.2

5.4

5.1

8.1

9.2

7.2

6.8

3.1

7.5

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A Christian Touch Services is the number 6 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 6.78 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this score places it in the 27.87 percentile of all movers in North Carolina and the 28.11 percentile of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 1 other Hickory moving companies and better than 184 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 68 total reviews
Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 284 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between A Christian Touch Services & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	7.61	↓ -8.4%	33	15	68.8%
Punctuality	6.38	↓ -20.1%	13	11	54.2%
Affordability	8.19	↑ 8.1%	7	1	87.5%
Communication	5.42	↓ -27.0%	11	17	39.3%
Stick to Prices	5.14	↓ -13.7%	2	2	50.0%
Speed	8.11	↓ -3.9%	16	5	76.2%
Friendliness	9.15	↑ 4.7%	28	2	93.3%
Will Hire Again	7.16	↓ -11.1%	34	18	65.4%
Professionalism	6.85	↓ -16.2%	16	12	57.1%
Conflict Handling	3.08	↓ -24.3%	2	11	15.4%
Precision & Care	7.47	↓ -5.7%	19	9	67.9%

Recent A Christian Touch Services Reviews

Quality - 7.61/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

phenomenal job moving all of my stuff

Fantastic experience with the movers

This was one of the most efficient moving experiences I have had

Great service and highly recommend

Best movers ever

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

33 (68.8%)

Negative

15 (31.2%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by A Christian Touch Services

Hourly labor for loading and unloading
Packing and unpacking services
House cleaning services
Local moving services within a 75-mile radius
Full service moving help
Affordable moving and cleaning help
Reliable service for all moving needs
Free quotes and guaranteed pricing
Small furniture and possession moving
Cross-country moving services

Tru-Pak Moving Systems

5.74/10

1700 Alum Ct NE, Conover, NC, 28613

11-Point Rating

6.5

7.5

4.4

5.8

8.8

6.0

7.3

2.6

5.4

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Best movers to hire in Hickory with a proven track record. Tru-Pak Moving Systems has been moving since 1961.

Tru-Pak Moving Systems is the number 7 ranked moving service in Hickory, NC with an overall score of 5.74 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this score places it in the 17.15 percentile of all movers in North Carolina and the 15.59 percentile of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 113 movers in North Carolina.

Our Research

Analyzed 35 total reviews
Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at NCUC & FMCSA
Crunched 157 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Tru-Pak Moving Systems & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	6.50	↓ -21.7%	16	14	53.3%
Punctuality	7.52	↓ -5.7%	5	2	71.4%
Affordability	4.40	↓ -42.0%	1	4	20.0%
Communication	4.37	↓ -41.2%	3	8	27.3%
Stick to Prices	4.41	↓ -26.0%	2	5	28.6%
Speed	5.82	↓ -31.1%	3	3	50.0%
Friendliness	8.75	↑ 0.2%	14	1	93.3%
Will Hire Again	6.04	↓ -24.9%	15	16	48.4%
Professionalism	7.35	↓ -10.1%	13	5	72.2%
Conflict Handling	2.65	↓ -34.7%	1	8	11.1%
Precision & Care	5.36	↓ -32.3%	7	11	38.9%

Recent Tru-Pak Moving Systems Reviews

Quality - 6.50/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Awesome people, made me feel good about what I did

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

16 (53.3%)

Negative

14 (46.7%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Tru-Pak Moving Systems

Local Moves
Long-Distance Moves
Commercial Moves
Storage Services
Government and Military Relocations
Freight Moving services
International Moves
Residential Moving
Packing Services
Corporate Relocation Moving Services

How Much Do Long Distance Moving Services Cost in Hickory, NC?

Expect to spend somewhere between $1,517 and $9,500 to hire professional long distance movers in Hickory. The final amount will depend on how much you have and how far away you are moving.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	STUDIO	1 BEDROOM	2 BEDROOMS	3 BEDROOMS	4 BEDROOMS
Hickory to New York City	615 miles	$1,551	$2,304	$3,803	$5,523	$7,954
Hickory to Los Angeles	2,488 miles	$2,613	$3,897	$6,458	$9,416	$13,617
Hickory to Chicago	743 miles	$1,624	$2,413	$3,984	$5,789	$8,340
Hickory to Houston	1,119 miles	$1,837	$2,733	$4,517	$6,570	$9,476
Hickory to Phoenix	2,083 miles	$2,384	$3,553	$5,884	$8,575	$12,392
Hickory to Philadelphia	554 miles	$1,517	$2,253	$3,717	$5,396	$7,769
Hickory to San Antonio	1,281 miles	$1,928	$2,870	$4,746	$6,906	$9,965
Hickory to San Diego	2,391 miles	$2,558	$3,814	$6,319	$9,213	$13,321
Hickory to Dallas	1,031 miles	$1,787	$2,658	$4,392	$6,387	$9,210
Hickory to San Jose	2,634 miles	$2,696	$4,021	$6,665	$9,720	$14,058

*Please note: These Hickory, NC moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local and statewide data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed mover.

How we ranked the top Hickory movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Hickory, NC.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Hickory:

$Our data scientist working on the years of experience formula$

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 7 companies that offer moving services in the Hickory area.

From these 7 companies, we analyzed a total of 821 reviews dating all the way back to May 2011.

We also reviewed a total of 1 state and federal moving licenses from these 7 companies and 29 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~0 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 3,037 data points to compute individual company scores.

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 420 Hickory moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage) vs older more established companies (like Tru-Pak Moving Systems).

The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Hickory moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

8.64/10 avg in Hickory from 605 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

8.59/10 avg in Hickory from 173 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

7.88/10 avg in Hickory from 110 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

7.77/10 avg in Hickory from 229 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

6.20/10 avg in Hickory from 56 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

8.69/10 avg in Hickory from 196 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.20/10 avg in Hickory from 355 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

8.46/10 avg in Hickory from 596 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

8.54/10 avg in Hickory from 355 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

4.99/10 avg in Hickory from 58 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.19/10 avg in Hickory from 304 reviews

Charts & Visualizations

With 3,037 data points across 7 moving companies and 821 reviews, we've got a lot of data to work with. Here are some of the charts and visualizations we've created to help you understand the moving industry in Hickory.

Comparing ratings, review history, and total data points

Bubble size represents the number of analyzed data points. Hover over bubbles for details.

Ranking history

How the currently ranked top 7 Hickory movers have performed over time

11-Point Rating Comparison

Detailed breakdown of Hickory moving company 11-point ratings

North Carolina-wide 11-Point Percentile Comparison

See how the top movers in Hickory compare to all movers in North Carolina

		Quality	Punctuality	Affordability	Communication	Stick to Prices	Speed	Friendliness	Will Hire Again	Professionalism	Conflict Handling	Precision & Care
1 B	Big Man Moving Exceptional9.04	80	87	82	78	78	71	76	85	83	94	83
2	Rambling Man Logistics Superb9.02	84	80	92	88	82	73	70	84	82	74	90
3	Ashe Van Lines Moving & Storage Superb8.77	81	67	58	85	64	86	71	80	75	85	66
4 C	Citywide Moving Systems Monroe Very Good8.13	71	82	35	73	31	88	63	74	65	37	72
5	Affordable Moving and Storage, LLC Good7.97	45	59	55	58	53	51	23	47	36	80	31
6 A	A Christian Touch Services 6.78	21	13	54	13	35	27	49	18	11	37	30
7 T	Tru-Pak Moving Systems 5.74	6	28	5	5	28	3	34	7	16	32	5