Van by moving volume worked example

What Size Van for 50 Cubic Metres?

Compare common UK moving-van classes for a 50 m³ load using a 10% practical loading margin, with trip counts and a payload warning.

Volume-only planning result4 × 3.5t Luton loads

Moving volume50 m³

Volume margin10%

Volume-only result4 × 3.5t Luton loads

Payload checkRequired

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Van volume comparison

Van class	Planning volume	90% practical volume	Trips	Single-load space use
Compact / small van	3.4 m³	3.1 m³	17	1634%
Medium van	5.5 m³	5.0 m³	11	1010%
Large panel van	11.3 m³	10.2 m³	5	492%
Extra-large panel van	14.0 m³	12.6 m³	4	397%
3.5t Luton van	17.3 m³	15.6 m³	4	321%

Why payload is not included here

This page starts with volume only. A dense 50 m³ load can hit payload before cubic space. The full inventory estimates both volume and weight and uses whichever is more restrictive.

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Do not book from cubic metres alone. Confirm the exact vehicle's plated payload, internal dimensions, loading access and restrictions with the hire company.