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What size van do I need?
Add what you're moving and watch it fill a van in cubic metres. We'll tell you the right van size — no guesswork, no surprise upgrade on the day.
Sofa (3-seater)
1.6 m³
Sofa (2-seater)
1.2 m³
Armchair
0.7 m³
Coffee table
0.4 m³
TV (up to 55")
0.2 m³
TV unit / stand
0.5 m³
Bookshelf
0.6 m³
Rug (rolled)
0.15 m³
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Small van
0.0 m³
of 3.5 m³ capacity
Add every item so your price is locked. Empty space is fine — you only pay for what the job needs.
Van sizes at a glance
| Van | Load space | Typically fits |
|---|---|---|
| Small van | ~3.5 m³ | A few items or a single room |
| Medium (SWB) van | ~8 m³ | Studio or small 1-bed flat |
| Large (LWB) van | ~14 m³ | 1–2 bedroom flat |
| Luton van (tail-lift) | ~18 m³ | 2–3 bedroom home |
FAQs
What size van do I need?
It depends on the volume of your load in cubic metres. As a guide: a small van holds about 3.5 m³ (a few items), a medium van about 8 m³ (a studio or small 1-bed), a large LWB van about 14 m³ (a 1–2 bed flat) and a Luton van about 18 m³ (a 2–3 bed home). Use the calculator above to add your items and get the exact size.
How big is a Luton van?
A Luton van holds roughly 18 m³ of load space and usually has a tail-lift, making it the largest man-and-van option — suitable for a 2–3 bedroom home.
What fits in a medium van?
A medium (SWB) van holds about 8 m³ — typically a studio or a small one-bed flat: a sofa, a bed, a wardrobe, a few appliances and around 10–15 boxes.