Cargo van · Use case

Cargo van volume,
and what fits.

Calculate the interior volume of a Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, or any cargo van. Compare to your boxes, furniture, or gear to know if it fits before you load.

Popular van models

By the cubic foot.

Manufacturer-published interior volume for the most common cargo vans. Real-world usable volume is 10–15% less after accounting for wheel wells and roof curvature.

Ford Transit Connect: ~127 ft³ — tiny van for couriers
Nissan NV200 / Chevy City Express: ~123 ft³
Ram ProMaster City: ~131 ft³
Ford Transit (medium roof, regular): ~277 ft³
Ram ProMaster 136 high roof: ~336 ft³
Mercedes Sprinter 144 high roof: ~365 ft³
Ford Transit 250 (long, high): ~488 ft³
Mercedes Sprinter 170 ext. high roof: ~533 ft³

Sizing rule

Real cargo loads achieve 70–80% of nominal capacity. Plan as if your van holds 75% of the spec.

300 ft³ van	→ 225 ft³
400 ft³ van	→ 300 ft³
500 ft³ van	→ 375 ft³

What fits inside

Typical cargo by van size.

Van class	Volume	Holds about
Small van (Transit Connect, NV200)	~125 ft³	Studio essentials, ~30 boxes
Standard van (Transit, ProMaster)	~280 ft³	Full studio or partial 1-BR
Sprinter 144 high roof	~365 ft³	1-bedroom apartment
Extended Sprinter / Transit 250	~488 ft³	Small 2-bedroom
Sprinter 170 ext. high	~533 ft³	2-bedroom apartment

For bigger moves, see our moving estimate page (covers box trucks too) or the container fit calculator.

Common questions.

What is the cargo volume of a Sprinter van?

Mercedes Sprinter cargo volume depends on wheelbase and roof height. The 144 inch standard roof has about 319 cubic feet, the 144 high roof has 365 cu ft, the 170 high roof has 488 cu ft, and the 170 extended high roof has 533 cu ft.

How do I know if my furniture will fit?

Measure the interior length, width, and height of the van — usually published by the manufacturer. Compare to your largest piece. For tight fits, also check the rear door opening (often narrower than the interior).

Cargo van vs box truck for moving?

Cargo vans hold 250–550 cubic feet — good for studio apartments or partial loads. Box trucks (10–26 ft) hold 400–1,700 cubic feet — needed for full 1+ bedroom moves. Vans drive like cars and don't need a CDL; box trucks require careful maneuvering.

Do I need a special license to drive a cargo van?

No. All standard cargo vans (Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, NV) are under the GVWR threshold and drivable with a regular driver's license in most jurisdictions. Box trucks over 26,000 lb GVWR require a CDL in the US.

Cargo van volume,and what fits.

By the cubic foot.

Typical cargo by van size.

Common questions.

From the blog.

Cargo van volume,
and what fits.