This calculator provides industry-standard estimates based on average household volumes per bedroom. Actual needs vary based on furniture size, packing efficiency, and lifestyle. We recommend using this as a starting point and consulting with your moving company for a precise quote. Most professional movers suggest adding a 10–15% buffer to the estimate.

A typical 3-bedroom house requires approximately 1,200–1,800 cubic feet of space, which translates to a 20'–22' moving truck. This assumes an average amount of furniture and belongings. If you have a fully furnished basement, garage, or home office, you may need a 26' truck or plan for multiple trips.

A 2-bedroom apartment typically contains 800–1,200 cubic feet of belongings. This translates to roughly 270–400 standard medium-sized moving boxes (18"x18"x16"). A 15' or 17' truck is usually sufficient for this size move.

Select the "Well-Packed" density option to add ~30% to the estimate. If you have large collections (books, tools, hobby equipment), oversized furniture, or a fully stocked garage, you should also check the extra room options. When in doubt, it's safer to size up—renting a truck that's slightly too large is far better than running out of space mid-move.

Yes! A garage or basement can add 200–500+ cubic feet to your total. Many people underestimate how much they store in these spaces. Check the "Garage/Storage" option in the calculator to get a more accurate estimate. For homes with both a full basement and a 2-car garage, consider moving up one truck size.

A 15ft truck offers approximately 800–1,000 cubic feet, suitable for 1–2 bedroom apartments. A 20ft truck provides about 1,300–1,700 cubic feet, ideal for 2–3 bedroom homes. The 20ft truck is roughly 33% larger by volume, which means room for larger furniture pieces like sectional sofas, king beds, and major appliances.

A 10ft moving truck holds approximately 400–500 cubic feet, which equals about 130–170 standard medium boxes (3 cu ft each). In real-world terms, this fits a studio or a small 1-bedroom apartment's worth of items, including a mattress, a small sofa, and a few small furniture pieces.

It depends. A minimally furnished 3-bedroom home with compact furniture may fit into a 20ft truck (~1,500 cu ft). However, most 3-bedroom homes require a 22ft or 26ft truck (1,500–2,400 cu ft), especially if you have large furniture, appliances, or extra rooms. Our calculator helps you refine this based on your specific situation.

Cubic feet is calculated as length × width × height (in feet). For a truck, it's the interior cargo space. For your belongings, you can estimate by room: a bedroom averages 250–400 cu ft of items, a living room 200–400 cu ft, and a dining room 150–300 cu ft. Our calculator automates this estimation based on bedroom count and extra spaces.

For very large homes (5+ bedrooms with extras), the total volume may exceed 3,000 cubic feet—more than the largest standard rental truck (26ft, ~2,400 cu ft). In this case, you have three options: (1) rent a larger commercial truck, (2) make multiple trips, or (3) hire professional movers with a full-size moving van. Our calculator will warn you when the estimate exceeds single-truck capacity.