Enter your room and box counts to see a truck-size recommendation.
About the moving truck size estimator
The moving truck size estimator turns your room count, box count, and a few bulky items into an estimated load in cubic feet and a recommended truck-size band, from a cargo van up to a 26-foot box truck. Use it while you are planning a move so you can reserve a truck that is large enough in one trip without paying for space you will not fill.
The bands are vendor-neutral, so the recommendation works whether you rent from one national chain or another. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, and the numbers you enter are not uploaded or saved. Treat the result as a planning estimate and confirm the exact dimensions with the rental company.
How to use
- Enter how many rooms of furniture you are moving in the rooms of furniture field (up to 12).
- Enter the number of medium moving boxes you expect to pack in the medium moving boxes field (up to 200).
- Tap the bulky items that apply, such as a sofa, a mattress set, a dining set, a full-size appliance, or an exercise machine.
- Select Estimate truck size to see your estimated load in cubic feet and the recommended truck band.
- Adjust the counts or toggle bulky items to see how the recommended truck size changes.
Worked examples
2 rooms, 40 boxes, a sofa and a mattress set is about 255 cubic feet, recommended 10 ft box truck
A small one-bedroom apartment with a typical box count lands in the 10-foot band.
3 rooms, 80 boxes, plus a sofa, dining set, and appliance is about 395 cubic feet, recommended 10 ft box truck
A larger one-bedroom or compact two-bedroom move sits near the top of the 10-foot band.
5 rooms, 120 boxes, plus several bulky items pushes past 1,200 cubic feet, recommended 26 ft box truck
A three to four-bedroom house or a heavily packed move needs the largest band to avoid a second trip.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the estimator turn my inputs into a truck size?
- It counts roughly 50 cubic feet per room of furniture and 1.5 cubic feet per medium box, then adds a set amount for each bulky item you select. The total is mapped to the smallest truck band that can hold it, so the recommendation tracks the volume you entered.
- Is the recommendation tied to a specific rental company?
- No. The band labels (cargo van, 10 ft, 16 ft, 20 to 22 ft, and 26 ft) describe common box-truck sizes that several national chains offer, so you can compare quotes across providers. Exact interior dimensions vary by company, so confirm them when you book.
- Why is my estimate larger than I expected?
- Bulky items, a high box count, and densely furnished rooms add cubic feet quickly. The tool also recommends the smallest band that fits your total, which can round you up to the next size so an underestimated move does not leave items behind on moving day.
- What counts as a medium box?
- A medium moving box is the common cube roughly 18 by 18 by 16 inches, the size most people use for kitchenware, books, and household goods. If you pack mostly large boxes, count each one as a bit more than a medium so the estimate stays on the safe side.
- Should I size up or size down if I am between bands?
- Sizing up is usually the safer choice. A truck with extra room lets you load loosely and make one trip, while a truck that is slightly too small can force a second trip or a tight, risky load. The tool already leans toward the next size up when your total is near a band edge.
- Does the estimate account for how I pack the truck?
- It assumes a reasonably efficient load. Disassembling beds and tables, filling gaps with boxes, and stacking to the ceiling can fit more into a given truck, while leaving items loose uses more space. The cubic-foot figure is a planning guide, not a guaranteed fit.
- Are the counts I enter stored anywhere?
- No. The sizing math happens on your device as you type. Your room and box counts and bulky-item choices stay local and are not collected.
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