Moving Truck Size Calculator
Find the right moving truck size based on your home size and amount of stuff.
Get recommendations for the right rental truck.
Recommended Truck Size
Moving truck size depends on home size and how much furniture you have.
General truck size guidelines:
- 10–12 ft truck: Studio or 1-bedroom apartment
- 15–16 ft truck: 1–2 bedroom apartment/home
- 20 ft truck: 2–3 bedroom home
- 22 ft truck: 3–4 bedroom home
- 26 ft truck: 4+ bedroom home or large household
Truck capacity in cubic feet:
- 10 ft: ~402 cu ft
- 12 ft: ~450 cu ft
- 15 ft: ~764 cu ft
- 16 ft: ~800 cu ft
- 20 ft: ~1,100 cu ft
- 22 ft: ~1,200 cu ft
- 26 ft: ~1,600 cu ft
Tips for moving day:
- Disassemble large furniture when possible
- Load heaviest items first, against the cab wall
- Use blankets and straps to protect furniture
- Fill gaps with boxes and soft items
- When in doubt, go one size up