Last updated: March 2026
Will a Queen Mattress Fit in a Cargo Van?
The app compares your queen mattress against cargo van dimensions — pick a van model or enter your own.
Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.
Key Measurement
Cargo van floor length and width vs. queen mattress 60" × 80"
Standard Dimensions
Item: Queen mattress: 60" W × 80" L × 10–14" thick
Space: Full-size cargo van (Transit 250): 130" L × 70" W × 72" H cargo area
Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.
Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.
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What to Measure
- 1Queen mattress (60" × 80") vs. standard cargo van interior — full-size vans (Transit, Sprinter, ProMaster) have floors 80"+ long and 60"+ wide, fitting a queen flat
- 2Standing on edge option — a queen mattress on edge is only 10–14" thick and takes up minimal floor space, leaving room for other cargo
- 3Rear door clearance — the rear door opening (60–72" wide on full-size vans) must accommodate the 60" mattress width when loading flat
- 4Securing against shifting — strap the mattress to side wall D-rings or wedge it tightly against the bulkhead to prevent sliding during braking and turns
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Renting a compact cargo van for a queen — a ProMaster City cargo floor is only 70–73" long, which may require diagonal loading for an 80" mattress
- Not checking the rear door opening width — the door is narrower than the interior, and the 60"-wide queen must pass through it
- Forgetting mattress thickness variations — a 14" pillow-top takes 40% more vertical space than a 10" basic mattress when stacking cargo on top
- Not securing the mattress inside the van — an unstrapped mattress shifts during turns and braking, potentially blocking the rear doors from opening
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cargo vans fit a queen mattress flat?
Full-size cargo vans (Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster, Mercedes Sprinter) have cargo floors 80+ inches long and 60+ inches wide — a queen mattress (60x80) fits flat. Compact cargo vans (ProMaster City, Transit Connect) are typically 70–73 inches long, so the mattress may need to go diagonally or at an angle.
Can I fit other furniture alongside the mattress?
In a full-size cargo van, yes. Place the queen mattress flat on the floor, then stack boxes, frames, and other items on top. A Sprinter 144" wheelbase has roughly 234 cubic feet of cargo space — more than enough for a mattress plus a full bedroom set.
Is a cargo van better than a pickup truck for a mattress?
For weather protection and security, yes. A cargo van keeps the mattress enclosed and dry. Pickup truck beds are typically 60–78 inches long — shorter than a queen mattress — so the tailgate must be down and the mattress hangs over. A van is the better choice for any distance over a few miles.