Calculate one box at a time below, or use batch mode for your whole move. Then pick the right truck from the reference table at the bottom.
These are rough averages for furnished homes — actual volume varies a lot with how much stuff you own. If you're a minimalist, drop one tier. If you're a packrat or have heavy furniture, go up one.
| Studio / 1 room | 300–450 ft³ |
| 1-bedroom apt | 500–800 ft³ |
| 2-bedroom apt/house | 800–1,200 ft³ |
| 3-bedroom house | 1,300–1,800 ft³ |
| 4+ bedroom house | 1,800–2,500+ ft³ |
Movers pack tighter than you can. When loading yourself, plan for about 80% truck capacity — you need walking aisles, ratchet straps come loose, and oddly-shaped items don't tessellate.
And always go one size up if you're within 10% of the next truck's capacity. The cost difference is small; making two trips is brutal.
| Truck size | Capacity | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | ~245 ft³ | Studio with minimal stuff |
| 10 ft truck | ~400 ft³ | Studio / dorm room |
| 15 ft truck | ~764 ft³ | 1-bedroom apt |
| 17 ft truck | ~865 ft³ | 1–2 bedroom apt |
| 20 ft truck | ~1,015 ft³ | 2-bedroom apt/house |
| 26 ft truck | ~1,682 ft³ | 3–4 bedroom house |