Cargo van or 10 ft moving truck?
A cargo van holds ~245 cu ft — right for one large item or a local one-load move. Step up to a 10 ft truck (402 cu ft) for a studio or single room's worth of furniture.
When something won't fit in your car, the next two steps up are a cargo van or the smallest moving truck. The van is cheaper and easier to park; the 10-foot truck roughly doubles the usable space. Here's how they compare.
Cargo van vs 10 ft moving truck
| Cargo Van | 10ft Moving Truck | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 245 cu ft | 402 cu ft |
| Interior (L×W×H) | 114" × 67" × 56" | 119" × 76" × 74" |
| Best for | Studio / single large item | 1-2 rooms |
Cargo-van interior source: U-Haul cargo van interior (rear cargo box) — https://www.uhaul.com/Truck-Rentals/Moving-Truck-Sizes/.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is a cargo van big enough to move a studio apartment?
- A cargo van holds about 245 cubic feet — enough for a few large items or a partial studio, usually in two trips. A 10-foot truck (402 cubic feet) does it in one.
- When should I choose a cargo van over a moving truck?
- Choose a van for a single large item that won't fit your car, a local one-load move, or tight city parking. Choose the 10-foot truck once you have a room's worth of furniture.