Moving planning tool
Moving truck size calculator
Build a measured inventory, review every rectangular-envelope assumption, and compare planning volume with published cargo-volume figures before checking a live rental listing.
Estimate inventory volume
Build a measured inventory and compare rectangular volume with published cargo capacities.
Default 15% is an editorial assumption. Tested range: 0-50%.
Inventory
Planning volume
106.97 cu ft
Raw item envelopes: 93.01 cu ft
Smallest published volume at or above the estimate
U-Haul 10-foot truck
Volume comparison only. Confirm the rental vehicle and loading plan.
Volume estimate calculated
Truck planning volume: 106.97 cu ft. Smallest listed capacity at or above the estimate: U-Haul 10-foot truck.
Planning volume: 106.97 cu ft
A simple rectangular-envelope comparison, not a loading or rental decision.
Input recap
- Rows
- 2
- Allowance
- 15%
- Units entered
- Imperial
Assumptions
- Every item is treated as a rectangular L × W × H envelope; no compression, nesting, stacking, or packing efficiency is inferred.
- The default 15% planning allowance is an editable editorial assumption, not sourced rental guidance.
- Candidate comparisons use published cargo cubic volume only and do not establish loading feasibility.
- Item assumptions and vehicle capacities use dataset version 2026-07-10.2.
Load composition
Each row uses its full rectangular envelope.
| Item | Envelope | Qty | Volume | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul medium moving box | 18.125 × 18 × 16 in | 10 | 30.21 cu ft | official product dimensionsCalculated as a rectangular envelope from current U-Haul product dimensions. |
| Three-seat sofa envelope | 84 × 38 × 34 in | 1 | 62.81 cu ft | editorial assumptionEditorial rectangular planning envelope; measure the actual sofa. It is not a manufacturer or industry standard. |
Calculation
93.01 cu ft × (1 + 15%) = 106.97 cu ft
Raw volume × (1 + allowance). The default 15% allowance is an editorial assumption.
Candidate comparison
| Vehicle label | Published volume | Utilization | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul 10-foot truck | 402 cu ft | 26.6% | 295.03 cu ft remaining |
| U-Haul 15-foot truck | 764 cu ft | 14.0% | 657.03 cu ft remaining |
| U-Haul 20-foot truck | 1,016 cu ft | 10.5% | 909.03 cu ft remaining |
| U-Haul 26-foot truck | 1,682 cu ft | 6.4% | 1575.03 cu ft remaining |
| U-Haul 29-foot truck | 2,057 cu ft | 5.2% | 1950.03 cu ft remaining |
Volume-based comparison: U-Haul 10-foot truck is the smallest listed cargo volume at or above this estimate.
Limits to verify
This estimator does not calculate weight, payload, legal load, loading geometry, or availability.
Fleet, location, and production model can change the vehicle supplied. Verify cargo volume and the specific vehicle on the current rental page before reserving or loading.
Measure the actual belongings and verify door openings, loading path, tie-down needs, and rental terms separately.
Measure the actual vehicle's interior cargo dimensions and note wheel-well intrusions before choosing a rental; published cubic volume does not describe every usable shape.
Sources and dataset
The U-Haul box rows use current published product dimensions. Furniture envelopes and the 15% allowance are explicit editorial assumptions.
U-Haul states that rental measurements are approximate and equipment can vary across production models. Check the current rental page and supplied vehicle.
Source check: July 10, 2026.
Dataset version: 2026-07-10.2
- U-Haul truck size comparison — 402, 764, 1,016, 1,682, and 2,057 cu ft.
- U-Haul small moving box — 16-3/8 × 12-5/8 × 12-5/8 in.
- U-Haul medium moving box — 18-1/8 × 18 × 16 in.
Published capacity reference
Moving truck size comparison
Compare the published cargo volume of the five truck sizes included in this calculator before checking the specific vehicle offered at your location.
| Truck size | Published cargo volume | Approximate metric volume |
|---|---|---|
| U-Haul 10-foot truck | 402 cu ft | 11.4 cubic meters |
| U-Haul 15-foot truck | 764 cu ft | 21.6 cubic meters |
| U-Haul 20-foot truck | 1,016 cu ft | 28.8 cubic meters |
| U-Haul 26-foot truck | 1,682 cu ft | 47.6 cubic meters |
| U-Haul 29-foot truck | 2,057 cu ft | 58.2 cubic meters |
Published cargo volume is not a payload, packing, fit, or availability guarantee. Verify the specific vehicle's interior, payload limit, wheel wells, and live rental listing.
Capacity source checked 2026-07-10. See Sources and dataset for the source and measurement limits.
Guides for this calculation
Check the measurements, assumptions, and worked examples in the related guides. Return to Moving planning for the full decision sequence, or review the tool methodology for formulas and limits.