What Size Moving Truck?

Penske makes choosing the right truck easy.

Working with the Truck Wizard

U.S. Patent No. 6,571,197

To figure out what size rental truck you need, allow 150 cu. ft. of truck space for each fully furnished room.

  • 12 ft. truck = 450 cu. ft.
  • 16 ft. truck = 800 cu. ft.
  • 22 ft. truck = 1,200 cu. ft.
  • 26 ft. truck = 1,400 cu. ft.

Sound complicated? Use our Truck Wizard to quickly and easily find the right truck for your move.

It may be helpful to print this moving checklist, take it with you as you walk through your home, and make notes of what you plan to move.

Then, using the resulting list of items to be moved, complete the form online and the Wizard will recommend a truck for you.

Here's How the Wizard Works:

  1. Enter the quantity of each item you plan to load on the truck.
  2. When you've entered them all, click the "Calculate My Truck Size" button.
  3. The Wizard will recommend a truck size. The truck size recommended is based on the average size of household goods. Ultimately, you'll need to decide if the recommended truck size is adequate for your move. Visit your local Penske location to view our four truck sizes.
Living Room
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Bookcase, Tall Sofa, Sectional (per section)
Bookcase, Small Sofa, Loveseat
Cedar Chest Sofa, Hide/4 Cushions
Curio Cabinet Sofa, 3 Cushions
Chair, Straight Stereo Component
Chair, Arm Stereo, Console
Chair, Overstuffed Table, Coffee
Chair, Rocking Table, End
Entertainment Ctr, Sm. Table Drop
Entertainment Ctr, Lg. TV, Table Model
Grandfather Clock TV, Console
Piano TV, Big Screen
Rug, Large TV, Stand
Kitchen
Item Quantity Item Quantity
High Chair Rug, Small Roll
Kitchen Table, Sm. Serving Cart
Kitchen Table, Lg. Stool
Kitchen Table Chair Utility Cabinet
Kitchen Cabinet Waste Basket
Rug, Large Roll  
Dining Room
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Buffet Dining Chair
Corner Cabinet Server
Dining Table Hutch
Office/Den
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Bookcase, Small Computer
Bookcase, Tall Monitor
Desk Lamp Printer
Desk Scanner
Filing Cabinet, Cardboard Waste Basket
Filing Cabinet, 2 Door    
Filing Cabinet, 4 Door    
Bedrooms
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Bed, Single Chair, Rocker
Bed, Double Chest, Cedar
Bed, Queen Dresser, Vanity
Bed, King Dresser, Single
Bed, Bunk Dresser, Double
Chair, Straight Dresser, Triple
Chair, Arm Night Table
Porch/Outdoor
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Bar-B-Q Grill, Sm. Leaf Blower
Bar-B-Q Grill, Lg. Outdoor Swings
Bicycle Picnic Table & Benches
Chair, Folding Table Snow Blower
Chair, Non-Folding Step Ladder, Sm.
Garden Hose & Tools Step Ladder, Lg.
Glider Table Saw
Lawn Mower, Power Umbrella
Lawn Mower, Riding Wheelbarrow
Appliances
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Air Conditioner, Window Sm. Range, 20" Wide
Air Conditioner, Window Lg. Range, 30" Wide
Dehumidifier Range, 36" Wide
Dryer Refrigerator, Sm.
Dishwasher Refrigerator, Med.
Freezer, Sm. Refrigerator, Lg.
Freezer, Med. Trash Compactor
Freezer, Lg. Vacuum Cleaner
Microwave Oven Washing Machine
Boxes
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Small Box Large Box
Medium Box Wardrobe Box
Miscellaneous Items
Item Quantity Item Quantity
Baby Carriage Weight Bench & Weights
Exercise Equipment Fan
Pool Table Ping Pong Table
Use the area below to enter any misc items that have not yet been listed.
Item Quantity Cubic Feet Item Quantity Cubic Feet
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