Van capacity worked example
Large panel van Capacity for Moving House
MoveSize planning guide for a large panel van: 11.3 m³ cargo volume, typical payload reference, practical margins and volume-only trip examples.
Practical single-load volume~10.2 m³
Planning volume11.3 m³
Practical volume10.2 m³
Typical payload~1,250 kg
Practical payload~1,125 kg
Space planning
MoveSize stores 11.3 m³ as the planning cargo volume for this class and uses a 10% loading margin, leaving about 10.2 m³ practical single-load volume.
Typical payload planning
The site uses about 1,250 kg as a typical payload reference, with a 10% margin giving roughly 1,125 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 | 29% | 1 |
| 5 m³ | 49% | 1 |
| 8 m³ | 79% | 1 |
| 10 m³ | 98% | 1 |
| 12 m³ | 118% | 2 |
| 15 m³ | 147% | 2 |
| 20 m³ | 197% | 2 |
| 25 m³ | 246% | 3 |
Related examples
Van classes are not standardised. Always confirm the exact hire vehicle's internal dimensions, plated payload and access before booking or loading.