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Moving Truck Size Calculator: which van or truck do you need?
Enter your volume, or use the one saved from the Volume Calculator, and compare typical vehicle sizes. Capacities are editable reference values so you can match the vehicle you are actually renting.
How the recommendation is made
Each vehicle has a reference cargo volume. Because nobody loads a van perfectly, the calculator multiplies it by a loading efficiency (85% by default) to get usable volume. Trips are your volume divided by usable volume, rounded up. The smallest vehicle that moves everything in one trip is recommended; if none can, the one needing the fewest trips is shown.
Things volume does not tell you
- Item length and height. A long sofa or tall wardrobe may need a vehicle with a taller or longer load area.
- Payload. Appliances and books are heavy. Check the vehicle's maximum load.
- Licence rules. Larger vehicles may need a different driving licence category. Check the rental company and your local rules.
- Access. Narrow streets, low bridges and parking restrictions can rule out a larger vehicle.
The default capacities (3.5, 7, 11, 20 and 35 m³) are generic estimates, not manufacturer specifications. Always confirm dimensions with the rental provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to make two trips with a smaller van?
It can be cheaper, but add the extra time, fuel and helper hours. For long distances one larger vehicle is often simpler.
Why is my result more than one trip?
Your volume exceeds the usable volume of the largest vehicle you entered. Increase efficiency only if you can load very tightly.
Are the vehicle sizes exact?
No. They are editable reference values.