Van capacity worked example
Extra-large panel van Capacity for Moving House
MoveSize planning guide for a extra-large panel van: 14.0 m³ cargo volume, typical payload reference, practical margins and volume-only trip examples.
Practical single-load volume~12.6 m³
Planning volume14.0 m³
Practical volume12.6 m³
Typical payload~1,200 kg
Practical payload~1,080 kg
Space planning
MoveSize stores 14.0 m³ as the planning cargo volume for this class and uses a 10% loading margin, leaving about 12.6 m³ practical single-load volume.
Typical payload planning
The site uses about 1,200 kg as a typical payload reference, with a 10% margin giving roughly 1,080 kg. Actual vans vary by model, body and specification.
Example trip counts by volume
| Load volume | Single-load space use | Volume-only trips |
|---|---|---|
| 3 m³ | 24% | 1 |
| 5 m³ | 40% | 1 |
| 8 m³ | 63% | 1 |
| 10 m³ | 79% | 1 |
| 12 m³ | 95% | 1 |
| 15 m³ | 119% | 2 |
| 20 m³ | 159% | 2 |
| 25 m³ | 198% | 2 |
Related examples
Van classes are not standardised. Always confirm the exact hire vehicle's internal dimensions, plated payload and access before booking or loading.