How to Determine the Perfect Truck Size When Moving: Tips for 2024

How to Determine the Perfect Truck Size When Moving: Tips for 2024

When it comes to moving, the most important thing that you can't afford to get wrong is the selection of a moving truck. Choosing a truck too small to carry all your belongings in a single trip can create a panic situation for you as it can force you to leave some of your things behind or rent another truck. Therefore, it's critical to choose the right-sized truck with enough space to transport all your belongings in a single trip.

But do you know how to determine the perfect truck size when moving? Are you aware of the methods to measure your moving items and then select a truck accordingly? If your answer is no, this article is going to be immensely informative for you. It will comprehensively guide you in measuring your belongings and choosing the right truck from a variety of options available in the market, along with some useful moving tips. So, let's get started.

Understanding the Importance of Choosing the Right Truck

While moving, you might not give much attention to truck selection. You might just think that all trucks are good for moving, but your wallet and belongings will differ from this thinking. The right-sized truck is extremely important to make your move successful, especially economically. If you choose a truck that is too large, you will have to pay more rent and fuel costs. On the other hand, if you opt for a too-small truck, the items you want to move won't fit in it and you'll run out of space. In both cases, it could be a stressful situation for you. Choosing the wrong-sized truck can also raise safety concerns for your belongings. So, never see the truck selection process as an ordinary matter.

When you opt for the right-sized truck for your moving needs, you can save a lot of money and time and make your move hassle-free. Therefore, choosing the right truck for moving is a matter that requires keen attention. In fact, it should be at the top of your to-do list regarding moving.

How to Determine the Perfect Truck Size When Moving?

Choosing the right-sized truck entirely depends on two things:

• Bedroom count
• Size of all items in cubic feet (ft³)

In bedroom count, you count bedrooms, halls, and kitchens you want to move. In the second method, you measure the sizes of all items to be moved in cubic feet. Both these methods can take some time but they will give clear information regarding the truck size you need. Here, we have discussed both these methods separately.

Bedroom Count

Bedroom count is extremely helpful in determining the truck size you need for moving. In this method, you count your bedrooms along with the hall and kitchen associated with them. Based on this count, you can determine your moving as 1BHK (1 bedroom, hall, and kitchen), 2BHK (2 bedrooms, hall, and kitchen), and 3BHK (3 bedrooms, hall, and kitchen). It works as a standard method in truck size determination.

Many moving companies, such as BoxnMove Packers and Movers in Faridabad, have created charts based on this method. By checking these charts, customers can easily determine which truck size can accommodate their moving needs. These charts offer truck size options based on your bedroom count.

While bedroom count is a helpful method in choosing the right-sized truck, it might not work in all situations as not all bedrooms are of the same size. Some bedrooms are so large that they are equal to the size of even two or three rooms. Similarly, some bedrooms (like bedrooms in offices or workshops) are too small to be considered as a standard bedroom. Therefore, bedroom count should be done carefully.

Size of All Items in Cubic Feet (ft³)

Before starting to know how to calculate the sizes of all your items in cubic feet, it's important to know what a cubic foot is. A cubic foot (also written as ft³) is a unit of volume. It measures the volume of a cube with sides that are one foot long. In simple words, when the length, width, and height of an item are measured in feet and all three amounts are multiplied together, we get the size in cubic feet.

cubic feet = length × width × height

For example, if an item in your home is 5 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet high, its size in cubic feet will be 125.

Now that you have basic knowledge about cubic feet, let’s learn how you can use it to determine the size of truck you need for moving.

This method can take some more time than bedroom count but gives a clearer estimation of your moving size so you can choose the right-sized truck accordingly. In this method, you measure the total cubic feet of all your belongings to be moved. Each item is measured in cubic feet separately and then all cubic feet values are added. It gives you extremely useful information, such as how much space your possessions can occupy on the truck.

It is important to keep in mind that you will measure cubic feet of all items no matter how large or small they are. These items can generally include furniture, home appliances, bed mattresses, kitchen items, etc. Don't forget to include the sizes of containers or boxes carrying these items. In fact, it's a good practice to measure the items after they're packed and ready to be loaded.

Cubic Feet Values of Common Household Items

Item	Cubic Feet Size
Bed, King Size	70
Bed, Single	40
Breakfast Chair	5
Breakfast Cabinet	30
Sofa 4-Seater	55
Sofa Bed	50
Barbecue or Portable Grill	10
Picnic Table	20
Ironing Board	10

Truck Size Options

Based on the information obtained from bedroom count and cubic feet values, you can select the perfect size of truck for moving. Some common truck size options are given in the table according to their size and bedroom count they can carry.

Truck Size	Bedroom Count (Based on Volume of possessions in cubic feet)	Truck Company
Pickups	Ideal choice for small moves	Hire Mini Truck in Faridabad
Cargo Van	Best for 1-bedroom units and small-sized apartments.	Maruti Suzuki Eeco Cargo CNG
7-foot Truck	Economical choice for 1BHK	Tata Ace
14-foot Truck	Designed to carry items accommodated by a 2-bedroom apartment (2BHK).	Warehouse in Faridabad
17-foot Truck	Spacious enough to accommodate larger 2-bedroom units.	Eicher
20-foot Truck	A good option for 3-bedroom units.	Ashok Leyland 1920
24-foot Truck	Spacious enough to move 4-bedroom apartments.	Eicher Pro 2049
26-foot Truck	A good option for apartments larger than 4-bedrooms	Car Transport Service in Faridabad

Keep in mind that the larger the truck you choose means more you have to pay in terms of transportation costs. You can lower transportation costs by choosing a fuel-efficient truck that consumes less gas as compared to traditional commercial vehicles.

Conclusion

Once you have the right and accurate bedroom count and cubic feet, determining the perfect truck size for your move will no longer be difficult. However, you must make sure that there is not the slightest error in your calculations, otherwise the whole process can be compromised. Spend all the required time for calculation. However, if you find calculating the total cubic feet of your possessions complex and difficult, BOXnMOVE Automated Price Calculator can be your partner in this regard.

This automated digital tool will calculate your total moving fee within a fraction of a second with zero error. All you need to do is to enter your moving details in it and it will take care of the rest. These details can include the number of bedrooms in your apartment, sizes, and nature of appliances, furniture, and other belongings including in the move, and distance between the origin and destination of the delivery. That's it, the estimated moving price will be in front of you. You won’t have to go through complex calculations and estimation processes. Enter your details in BOXnMOVE and get ready to move!