Van capacity worked example
Medium van Capacity for Moving House
MoveSize planning guide for a medium van: 5.5 m³ cargo volume, typical payload reference, practical margins and volume-only trip examples.
Practical single-load volume~5.0 m³
Planning volume5.5 m³
Practical volume5.0 m³
Typical payload~800 kg
Practical payload~720 kg
Space planning
MoveSize stores 5.5 m³ as the planning cargo volume for this class and uses a 10% loading margin, leaving about 5.0 m³ practical single-load volume.
Typical payload planning
The site uses about 800 kg as a typical payload reference, with a 10% margin giving roughly 720 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 | 61% | 1 |
| 5 m³ | 101% | 2 |
| 8 m³ | 162% | 2 |
| 10 m³ | 202% | 3 |
| 12 m³ | 242% | 3 |
| 15 m³ | 303% | 4 |
| 20 m³ | 404% | 5 |
| 25 m³ | 505% | 6 |
Related examples
Van classes are not standardised. Always confirm the exact hire vehicle's internal dimensions, plated payload and access before booking or loading.