The moving truck size you need often depends on the number of rooms you have in your home, as well as the number and size of your items. In general, the more things you have, the larger the truck you’ll need. For instance, a 10-foot moving truck is typically big enough for a studio apartment, while a large home with multiple bedrooms may require a 20-foot or larger truck.

A typical 10x10 storage unit has about 100 square feet or 800 cubic feet of storage space, so a 15-foot moving truck is generally the best option for fitting everything from a storage unit of this size. You should generally be able to fit the contents of a one-to-two bedroom apartment in a 15-foot moving truck.

A 10x15 unit offers 150 square feet of floor space, and typically 1,200 cubic feet of total space. A 20-foot or 22-foot moving truck should be able to fit everything from a 10x15 storage unit—with close to 150 square feet of space in a 20-foot truck, and around 177 square feet in a 22-foot truck. However, for a larger 10x20 storage unit, a 26-foot moving truck is recommended.

The average U.S. home is 2,286 square feet with 2-3 bedrooms, typically requiring a 15 to 22-foot moving truck. To determine what size truck you need for your home, consider how many bedrooms and bathrooms you have, along with the living room, kitchen, dining room, and any other furnished rooms. Measure your furniture and estimate how many moving boxes you'll need for your belongings. Additionally, be sure to leave a 10-15% margin of error to prevent running out of truck space.

A 26-foot truck is the largest truck rental available, and it can typically fit the contents of five or more rooms. This allows you to transport large items together in one trip, such as a couch, entertainment center, dining table and chairs, refrigerator, mattresses, and more.

Moving trucks typically offer an average of 10-18 miles per gallon, depending on the size and weight of your load. This mileage may also vary depending on the moving truck company.

Items that you should not pack into a moving truck include hazardous materials and high-value items that aren't easy to replace. These items include but are not limited to: aerosols, ammunition, guns, explosives, fertilizer, financial or medical records, jewelry, family heirlooms, oil or gas, paint, poison or pesticides.