What size moving truck do I need for furniture?

A studio or small one-bedroom often fits in a cargo van or 10 ft truck. A larger one-bedroom usually needs 15 ft. Two bedrooms commonly need 20 ft, and a full three-bedroom load often needs 26 ft. Exact furniture dimensions matter more than room count.

Is a 15 ft truck big enough for a couch and bed?

Usually yes for one couch, one mattress set, a dresser, and boxes. It gets tight if you add large appliances, a sectional, multiple bed frames, or bulky dining furniture.

Should I size a moving truck by cubic feet?

Use cubic feet as a rough screen only. The binding constraints are usually floor footprint, wheel-well width, rear-door height, and whether heavy or fragile items can be stacked.

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Enter your furniture list and quantities to compare the load against common moving truck sizes.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Furniture floor footprint and stackability vs. truck interior length, width, height, and door opening

Standard Dimensions

Item: Typical furniture load: sofa 84" x 35", queen mattress 60" x 80", dresser 60" x 20", boxes 18" x 18"

Space: Common moving trucks: cargo van, 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, and 26 ft with different interior lengths and payload limits

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.

Related Resources

/reference/furniture-dimensions Appliance Dimensions Vehicle Guide Vehicle Cargo Dimensions

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

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“Confirmed my 65" TV fits in the RAV4 before buying. Would've been stuck at the store.” — Weekend project

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Largest furniture footprint, especially sofas, mattresses, dressers, dining tables, and appliances that cannot compress
02Quantity of each large item and box count by small, medium, and large sizes
03Items that must stay upright or cannot be stacked, including refrigerators, washers, TVs, glass tables, and fragile cabinets
04Truck interior length, width between wheel wells, height, door opening, and payload limit rather than advertised cubic feet alone

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Choosing a truck by bedroom count alone instead of the actual furniture list
⚠Ignoring floor footprint: sofas, mattresses, and appliances often run out of floor space before the truck runs out of volume
⚠Forgetting the wheel-well width and rear-door opening, which can block wide dressers or appliances even when interior volume looks sufficient
⚠Stacking fragile or upright-only items in the plan, then losing usable truck volume on moving day

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What size moving truck do I need for furniture?
A studio or small one-bedroom often fits in a cargo van or 10 ft truck. A larger one-bedroom usually needs 15 ft. Two bedrooms commonly need 20 ft, and a full three-bedroom load often needs 26 ft. Exact furniture dimensions matter more than room count.
01
Is a 15 ft truck big enough for a couch and bed?
Usually yes for one couch, one mattress set, a dresser, and boxes. It gets tight if you add large appliances, a sectional, multiple bed frames, or bulky dining furniture.
02
Should I size a moving truck by cubic feet?
Use cubic feet as a rough screen only. The binding constraints are usually floor footprint, wheel-well width, rear-door height, and whether heavy or fragile items can be stacked.
03

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Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator

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About Blog FAQ Features Pricing Work with us

Home / Vehicle & Cargo Fit

Furniture Moving Truck Calculator

Enter your furniture list and quantities to compare the load against common moving truck sizes.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: English

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Furniture floor footprint and stackability vs. truck interior length, width, height, and door opening

Standard Dimensions

Item: Typical furniture load: sofa 84" x 35", queen mattress 60" x 80", dresser 60" x 20", boxes 18" x 18"

Space: Common moving trucks: cargo van, 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, and 26 ft with different interior lengths and payload limits

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.

Related Resources

/reference/furniture-dimensions Appliance Dimensions Vehicle Guide Vehicle Cargo Dimensions

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

Takes 10 seconds · No signup needed

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Confirmed my 65" TV fits in the RAV4 before buying. Would've been stuck at the store.” — Weekend project

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Largest furniture footprint, especially sofas, mattresses, dressers, dining tables, and appliances that cannot compress
02Quantity of each large item and box count by small, medium, and large sizes
03Items that must stay upright or cannot be stacked, including refrigerators, washers, TVs, glass tables, and fragile cabinets
04Truck interior length, width between wheel wells, height, door opening, and payload limit rather than advertised cubic feet alone

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Choosing a truck by bedroom count alone instead of the actual furniture list
⚠Ignoring floor footprint: sofas, mattresses, and appliances often run out of floor space before the truck runs out of volume
⚠Forgetting the wheel-well width and rear-door opening, which can block wide dressers or appliances even when interior volume looks sufficient
⚠Stacking fragile or upright-only items in the plan, then losing usable truck volume on moving day

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What size moving truck do I need for furniture?
A studio or small one-bedroom often fits in a cargo van or 10 ft truck. A larger one-bedroom usually needs 15 ft. Two bedrooms commonly need 20 ft, and a full three-bedroom load often needs 26 ft. Exact furniture dimensions matter more than room count.
01
Is a 15 ft truck big enough for a couch and bed?
Usually yes for one couch, one mattress set, a dresser, and boxes. It gets tight if you add large appliances, a sectional, multiple bed frames, or bulky dining furniture.
02
Should I size a moving truck by cubic feet?
Use cubic feet as a rough screen only. The binding constraints are usually floor footprint, wheel-well width, rear-door height, and whether heavy or fragile items can be stacked.
03

Related fit checks.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator