Planning tool
Moving Size Guide
Use your home size and inventory to estimate the equipment your move may require.
Planning disclaimer: These ranges are educational estimates, not a guaranteed truck assignment, weight, volume, price, or capacity. Furniture dimensions, packing, access, specialty items, and mover equipment vary. Your selected mover should confirm the final inventory and equipment plan.
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Few itemsCargo van or 10โ12 ft. truckSuggested starting pointFew items ยท Cargo van or 10โ12 ft. truck
Up to about 250 cubic feet1โ5 medium furniture itemsUp to about 30 medium boxesBest for partial loads and a few large pieces
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Studio12โ15 ft. truckSuggested starting pointStudio ยท 12โ15 ft. truck
Up to about 500 cubic feet5โ10 furniture itemsUp to about 75 medium boxesBest for a lightly furnished studio
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1 bedroom15โ17 ft. truckSuggested starting point1 bedroom ยท 15โ17 ft. truck
Up to about 700 cubic feet7โ15 furniture itemsUp to about 100 medium boxesMay require more space for bulky items
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2 bedrooms20 ft. truckSuggested starting point2 bedrooms ยท 20 ft. truck
About 800โ1,000 cubic feet10โ25 furniture itemsUp to about 150 medium boxesGood starting point for a typical 2-bedroom home
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3 bedrooms24โ26 ft. truckSuggested starting point3 bedrooms ยท 24โ26 ft. truck
About 1,400โ1,800 cubic feet25โ40 furniture itemsUp to about 225 medium boxesAccess and specialty items may change the plan
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4 bedrooms26โ28 ft. truckSuggested starting point4 bedrooms ยท 26โ28 ft. truck
About 1,800โ2,200 cubic feet30โ50 furniture itemsUp to about 275 medium boxesA second vehicle may be needed for a full home
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5+ bedroomsMultiple trucks or tractor-trailerSuggested starting point5+ bedrooms ยท Multiple trucks or tractor-trailer
More than 2,200 cubic feet50+ furniture itemsLarge inventories need an on-site or video surveyLong-distance access can affect equipment choice