How do you calculate how big a moving truck you need?

How do you calculate how big a moving truck you need?

A general rule of thumb for sizing a moving truck is approximately three cubic feet of space allotted per room. Using this estimate, a 24-cubic-foot truck rental should be capable of handling eight rooms worth of items.

What can fit in a 26 foot moving truck?

For reference, the majority of 26 ft. moving trucks get up to 10 miles per gallon (not great.) and can hold around 10,000 pounds of cargo (equivalent to 8 rooms of furniture and belongings). Typically, they are capable of seating three adults and come with towing capacity as well.

What can fit in a 12 foot moving truck?

According to Budget, the 12 ft. truck rental can carry up to 3,100 pounds, including 120 medium boxes or one to five medium furniture items. The rental car company notes, though, that if you’re moving a long distance it may be best to upgrade to the next size (16 ft.) – just in case everything doesn’t fit.

What is the average size of a moving truck?

Truck sizes that rental companies recommend

Home size	Recommended truck size
1-room apartment	10-16 ft.
2-room apartment	12-22 ft.
3-room house	16-22 ft.
5-room house	22-26 ft.

How big of a house can fit in a 26 foot moving truck?

The 26-foot truck is the largest rental truck commonly available to DIY movers. It’s perfect for moving into a two to three-bedroom house, or five to eight rooms, and it’s able to carry up to 15 average-sized pieces of furniture and 500 medium-sized boxes.

How many square feet is a 26 foot U Haul truck?

Did You Know?

Sub Category	Pickup truck	26′ truck
Deck Height From Ground	3′	2’11”
Deck Length	7’10”	23’5″
Volume	Open Bed	1,682 cu. ft.
Gross Vehicle Weight	6,700 lbs. max	25,999 lbs. max