PCS Move Calculator

Estimate your MALT, authorized travel days, move expenses, and PCS move cash position.
Known Move Cash Position
$0.00
MALT only — DLA/per diem pending

About the PCS Move Calculator

PCSUnited’s PCS Move Calculator helps military users estimate their move-related cash flow before leaving one duty location for the next. It combines MALT, authorized travel days, estimated expenses, and available official entitlement data into one clean readiness-style view.

This tool is designed as the move-money companion to PCS Snapshot, BAH Calculator, and PCSUnited’s base intelligence workflow. Use it to preview whether your move may create a cash surplus, stay neutral, or require additional planning.

Pay Grade
Dependents
Current Location
New Base
Official Distance Miles
Authorized POVs
Estimated HHG Weight
Estimated Expenses

Move Money Estimate

Estimated MALT
Mileage allowance for authorized POV travel
$0.00
PCS mileage component
Estimated DLA
Dislocation Allowance when official table is loaded
Pending
Official DLA table required
Estimated Expenses
User-entered planning expenses
$1,200.00
Out-of-pocket estimate
Authorized Travel Days
Planning estimate from official PCS distance
2 Days
400 miles + 350 mile rule

PCS Move Insight

  • This estimate uses the PCS move engine to calculate known move entitlements.
  • DLA and HHG values will appear once the official tables are loaded.
  • Use your official distance from orders or DPS for the most accurate estimate.
MALT
$0
DLA
Pending
Expenses
$1,200
$0.00
Net Move Position
Move Cash Signal
MALT + DLA − Expenses

PCS Move Calculator FAQ

What does this PCS calculator estimate?

It estimates MALT, authorized PCS travel days, estimated move expenses, known entitlements, and your estimated net move position.

Why does DLA show as pending?

DLA requires the official rate table by grade and dependency status. PCSUnited’s engine is already structured for it, but the table should only be loaded from official source data.

Should I use official mileage?

Yes. For best results, enter the official PCS distance from your orders, finance office, or transportation office. Estimated map mileage may differ from official authorized mileage.