Van Size Calculator
Enter how many bedrooms you are moving, whether there is a garage or shed and an office, and how you pack. The calculator estimates the load in cubic feet and picks the van or truck size to hire.
- Van or truck size
- Load
- Space used
Packing loosely or with odd shaped items adds about 15%.
A move is sized by its volume in cubic feet. A one bedroom home fills about 450 cu ft, and each extra bedroom adds about 350. A two bedroom move is about 800 cu ft, just over a 15 ft truck's 760 cu ft, so a 20 ft truck is the safer choice.
Moving van size chart
Tight packing. Search for a home.
| Bedrooms | Load (cu ft) | Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 450 | 15 ft truck |
| 1 | 450 | 15 ft truck |
| 2 | 800 | 20 ft truck |
| 3 | 1150 | 26 ft truck |
| 4 | 1500 | 26 ft truck |
| 5 | 1850 | 26 ft truck plus a van |
Cubic feet.
Bedrooms and truck
Tight packing. Slide the bedrooms.
The truck fills with your load.
How to choose a moving van
Home to truck. Step through it.
Rooms
Count them.
Load heavy items first, against the front wall, and tie off each tier.
Van, 15 ft or 26 ft truck
Vehicle sizes. Compare them.
Small move.
Medium.
Large.
Most car licences cover trucks up to 26 ft in the US, but check rules where you live.
Before moving day
Move checks. Tick each item.
Tick each item as you go.
Book early for weekends and month ends, when trucks run out.
What you get
Van sizing. Each tile explains one result.
Size.
Cubic feet.
Used.
How many.
Loading.
A tight pack fits far more. Fill gaps with soft items like bedding.
Frequently Asked Questions
No question matches that search.
What size van do I need to move?
About fifteen feet for one or two bedrooms and twenty to twenty-six feet for three or more.
How many cubic feet is a two bedroom home?
About eight hundred cubic feet.
What size truck for a three bedroom house?
Usually a twenty or twenty-six foot truck.
Is it better to go bigger?
Yes. A second trip usually costs more than a bigger truck.
How long does loading take?
About one hour for every two hundred and fifty cubic feet, with two people.
Can I drive a moving truck on a car licence?
In many places, yes, up to a certain weight. Check local rules.
How many boxes fit in a van?
About one medium box for every six cubic feet.
One trip move
Pick the van that fits your home and everything goes in one load, safely and on time.
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