What fits in a cargo van?

A standard cargo van (Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster) fits roughly a studio apartment: a mattress, small dresser, 2–3 chairs, and 10–15 boxes. Anything beyond one room of furniture usually needs a box truck.

Cargo van vs. 10-foot truck — which should I rent?

A cargo van has ~60% of the floor space of a 10-ft truck. Choose the van for a studio or single-room move; choose the 10-ft truck if you have a sofa plus bedroom furniture.

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What to measure.

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

01Count large items that cannot be stacked (sofas, mattresses, appliances)
02Note the longest single item — cargo vans are typically 10–12 ft long inside
03Estimate total weight — most cargo vans carry 3,000–3,500 lbs

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Assuming a cargo van equals a small truck — vans are typically 8–12 ft of cargo space vs. 10–26 ft for box trucks
⚠Forgetting the rear door opening is narrower than the cargo bay — Transit vans have ~60" door width
⚠Ignoring ceiling height — cargo vans are 4.5–6 ft interior, so tall items like wardrobes may not fit upright

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What fits in a cargo van?
A standard cargo van (Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster) fits roughly a studio apartment: a mattress, small dresser, 2–3 chairs, and 10–15 boxes. Anything beyond one room of furniture usually needs a box truck.
01
Cargo van vs. 10-foot truck — which should I rent?
A cargo van has ~60% of the floor space of a 10-ft truck. Choose the van for a studio or single-room move; choose the 10-ft truck if you have a sofa plus bedroom furniture.
02

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About Blog FAQ Features Pricing Work with us

Home / Vehicle Sizing

What Size Cargo Van Do I Need?

List your items and we'll tell you if a cargo van works — or if you need to step up to a box truck.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

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.

01Count large items that cannot be stacked (sofas, mattresses, appliances)
02Note the longest single item — cargo vans are typically 10–12 ft long inside
03Estimate total weight — most cargo vans carry 3,000–3,500 lbs

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Assuming a cargo van equals a small truck — vans are typically 8–12 ft of cargo space vs. 10–26 ft for box trucks
⚠Forgetting the rear door opening is narrower than the cargo bay — Transit vans have ~60" door width
⚠Ignoring ceiling height — cargo vans are 4.5–6 ft interior, so tall items like wardrobes may not fit upright

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

What fits in a cargo van?
A standard cargo van (Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster) fits roughly a studio apartment: a mattress, small dresser, 2–3 chairs, and 10–15 boxes. Anything beyond one room of furniture usually needs a box truck.
01
Cargo van vs. 10-foot truck — which should I rent?
A cargo van has ~60% of the floor space of a 10-ft truck. Choose the van for a studio or single-room move; choose the 10-ft truck if you have a sofa plus bedroom furniture.
02

Related fit checks.

All vehicle 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