Moving Truck Size Calculator
List your furniture and boxes. The calculator adds up the cubic feet, adds room for awkward shapes and names the smallest truck that fits.
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Typical truck sizes
These are typical inside volumes for generic box trucks. The truck you rent may differ a little, so read its listed capacity.
| Truck | Space | Often used for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 400 cu ft | Studio or small one-bedroom |
| 15 ft | 760 cu ft | One to two bedrooms |
| 20 ft | 1,015 cu ft | Two to three bedrooms |
| 26 ft | 1,682 cu ft | Three to five bedrooms |
What the starting presets add up to
Pick a home size in the calculator to load a typical list. With the default 15 percent extra for gaps, the presets come out like this.
| Home | Space needed | Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 283 cu ft | 10 ft |
| 1 bedroom | 477 cu ft | 15 ft |
| 2 bedrooms | 723 cu ft | 15 ft |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,120 cu ft | 26 ft |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,568 cu ft | 26 ft |
If the answer is close to a limit, take the next size up. A truck that is 95 percent full is hard to load, and a second trip costs more than a bigger truck.
Loading tips
- Heavy items first, against the front wall, and tall items on the sides.
- Stand mattresses on their sides along a wall and fill the gaps with soft items.
- Use every inch up to the roof, with light boxes on top.
- Strap the load in sections so nothing shifts in a turn.
Related: moving box calculator, DIY moving cost.
Questions
What size truck do I need for a 2 bedroom apartment?
A 15 ft or 20 ft truck, depending on furniture and boxes. Use the calculator with your own list: a nearly full 15 ft truck is a signal to go up a size.
Can I fit a 3 bedroom house in a 20 ft truck?
Sometimes, with light furniture and few boxes. Most three-bedroom homes need a 26 ft truck or two trips.
How much extra room should I allow?
The calculator starts at 15 percent for gaps between odd shapes. Raise it if you have many large awkward items.
Does this use a particular rental company’s trucks?
No. The sizes are generic: 10, 15, 20 and 26 feet, with typical inside volumes.
Is it free?
Yes. Every calculator works on screen without an account, and the share link and a basic printout are free. The Move Planner ($4.99, one time) adds the full budget workbook, packing checklist, named tip envelopes and a room-by-room inventory.
Does it store what I type?
No. The numbers stay in your browser. The site records anonymous usage events, such as which calculator was used, but not your hours, bill, addresses or names.