Vans & volumes
How much space
do you really need?
Removals are priced on cubic metres (m³) of volume and the weight of your load. This guide shows what fits in each size — and the best way to get an exact figure for an accurate, fixed quote.
What fits in each volume
These are typical guides — actual volume depends on your specific furniture and how much you’re taking. Weights are approximate planning figures.
A studio or a few rooms of part-load
Bed, small sofa, ~15 boxes, a couple of appliances
1-bed flat
Double bed, sofa, wardrobe, dining set, fridge, ~25 boxes
2-bed home
Two bedrooms, living room, white goods, ~40 boxes
3-bed home
Three bedrooms, full living + dining, garden items, ~55 boxes
4-bed home
Four bedrooms, study, appliances, garage contents, ~75 boxes
5-bed home or large household
Whole-house contents including loft, garage and outbuildings
Weight allowances for Europe
International routes plan around a weight-per-m³ figure as well as volume. Use these as a guide — your operator confirms the exact limits for your vehicle and destination.
EU destinations
Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands
≈ 1,000 kg per 1,000 kg allowance — roughly 50 kg per m³
A practical planning guide of about 50 kg per cubic metre; your operator confirms exact limits for the vehicle and route.
Switzerland & Norway
Non-EU customs territories
≈ 800 kg allowance — roughly 40 kg per m³
Tighter per-m³ planning weights apply due to customs and vehicle constraints on these routes.
Dense items like books, tools and appliances can reach the weight limit before they fill the space. That’s why we plan using both volume and weight — and why a quick video survey gives the most reliable quote.
Get your exact volume in minutes
Skip the guesswork. Book a free online video survey and a surveyor estimates your volume on a quick call — then we send a fixed, all-in quote.