Tick the furniture and items you're moving. We'll recommend the right van — Small Van, Transit, Luton, 7.5t Truck or multi-vehicle — plus the crew size for your move.
Single bed
35 cu ft each
Double bed
55 cu ft each
King / super-king bed
75 cu ft each
Wardrobe (large)
60 cu ft each
Chest of drawers
25 cu ft each
Bedside table
8 cu ft each
2-seat sofa
45 cu ft each
3-seat sofa
65 cu ft each
Corner / L-sofa
100 cu ft each
Armchair
25 cu ft each
TV unit / sideboard
25 cu ft each
Bookcase
25 cu ft each
Dining table (6+)
35 cu ft each
Dining chair
7 cu ft each
Fridge-freezer
35 cu ft each
American fridge
70 cu ft each
Washing machine
18 cu ft each
Tumble dryer
18 cu ft each
Dishwasher
18 cu ft each
BBQ / outdoor cooker
25 cu ft each
Garden table & chairs
40 cu ft each
Bike
12 cu ft each
Lawnmower
12 cu ft each
Shed contents (per shed)
80 cu ft each
Upright piano
60 cu ft each
Grand piano
100 cu ft each
Small box
1.5 cu ft each
Medium box
3 cu ft each
Large box
4.5 cu ft each
| Vehicle | Capacity | Typical home | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Van | ≈250 cu ft | Studio / very small load | 2 movers |
| Transit (LWB) | ≈600 cu ft | 1-bed flat / small 2-bed | 2 movers |
| Luton Van | ≈1,000 cu ft | 2–3 bed home | 2–3 movers |
| 7.5t Truck | ≈1,500 cu ft | 4-bed home | 3 movers |
| 7.5t + Luton | ≈2,500 cu ft | 5-bed / large 4-bed | 3–4 movers |
| Multiple vehicles | 2,500+ cu ft | 6+ bed / premium move | 4 movers |
A 1-bed flat usually fits in a Long-Wheelbase Transit (≈600 cu ft) with 2 movers. If you have a king bed, large sofa or full wardrobe contents, upgrade to a Luton van.
Most 3-bed homes need a Luton van (≈1,000 cu ft) with a tail-lift and 2–3 movers. Heavily furnished 3-beds, garages or sheds may need a second small van.
A 7.5 tonne truck (≈1,500 cu ft) is the typical choice for 4–5 bed homes. Above 5 beds or with significant garage, garden and loft contents, expect a 7.5t plus a second van.
1–2 bed: 2 movers. 3-bed: 2–3 movers. 4-bed: 3 movers. 5+ bed or premium move with packing: 3–4 movers, sometimes split across two days.
