REFERENCE
Box truck dimensions and sizes
A 26 ft box truck is about 26 ft 2 in long, 8 ft 1 in wide and 8 ft 1 in to 8 ft 3 in high inside, carries about 10,000 to 12,859 lb depending on the rental fleet, and has floor space for 12 standard pallets loaded straight (at 1,000 lb a pallet, a 10,000 lb payload stops at 10). A 16 ft truck is 16 ft long, 7 ft 7 in wide and 6 ft 6 in high inside, with 4,300 lb of payload. The table below covers every common size from 10 to 26 ft, plus Sprinter and Transit cargo vans.
Updated October 12, 2026
Box truck sizes, 10 to 26 ft
| Vehicle | Inside (L x W x H) | Floor | Capacity | Rear door (W x H) | Deck height | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft box truck | 9 ft 11 in x 6 ft 3 in x 6 ft 1 in | 62 sq ft (worked out) | 402 cu ft | 71 in x 67 in | 29 in | 2,850 lb |
| 12 ft box truck | 12 ft x 6 ft 6 in x 6 ft 1 in | 78 sq ft | 450 cu ft | Not published | Not published | 3,100 lb |
| 15 ft box truck | 15 ft x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 2 in | 115 sq ft (worked out) | 764 cu ft | 87 in x 77 in | 33 in | 6,385 lb |
| 16 ft box truck | 16 ft x 7 ft 7 in x 6 ft 6 in | 120 sq ft | 800 cu ft | Not published | Not published | 4,300 lb |
| 17 ft box truck | 16 ft 9 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 2 in | 128 sq ft (worked out) | 865 cu ft | 87 in x 77 in | 33 in | 6,160 lb |
| 20 ft box truck | 19 ft 5 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 1 in | 149 sq ft (worked out) | 1,016 cu ft | 87 in x 77 in | 35 in | 5,700 lb |
| 22 ft box truck | 21 ft 11 in x 8 ft 1 in x 8 ft 1 in | 164 sq ft | 1,200 cu ft | Not published | Not published | 10,000 lb |
| 24 ft box truck | 23 ft 10 in x 8 ft x 8 ft | 191 sq ft (worked out) | 1,525 cu ft | 91 in x 89 in | Not published | 9,500 lb to 10,000 lb |
| 26 ft box truck | 26 ft 2 in x 8 ft 1 in x 8 ft 3 in | 212 sq ft (worked out) | 1,682 cu ft | 93 in x 82 in | 35 in | 10,000 lb to 12,859 lb |
10, 15, 17, 20 and 26 ft trucks from U-Haul’s truck pages; 12, 16 and 22 ft from Penske; 24 ft from Budget’s spec sheet dated July 2015, the only one we found with inside sizes for that length (Enterprise rents its 24 ft trucks with up to 10,000 lb). Capacity is the fleet’s published cubic feet. Floor area is Penske’s published figure for its 12, 16 and 22 ft trucks; for the others no fleet publishes one, so it is worked out from the inside length and width and marked so. Penske’s published 164 sq ft and 1,200 cu ft for the 22 ft truck are smaller than its maximum inside dimensions multiply out to (177 sq ft, 1,431 cu ft); we show Penske’s figures. Rental fleets say their sizes are approximate: check the truck you get.
Cargo vans: Sprinter and Transit
| Vehicle | Inside (L x W x H) | Floor | Capacity | Rear door (W x H) | Deck height | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter cargo van, 144 in wheelbase, high roof | 11 ft 1 in x 5 ft 10 in (53 in between the wheel arches) x 6 ft 7 in | 65 sq ft (worked out) | 374 cu ft | 61 in x 73 in | Not published | 4,134 lb |
| Sprinter cargo van, 170 in wheelbase, high roof | 14 ft 6 in x 5 ft 10 in (53 in between the wheel arches) x 6 ft 7 in | 85 sq ft (worked out) | 488 cu ft | 61 in x 73 in | Not published | 3,814 lb |
| Sprinter cargo van, 170 in extended, high roof | 15 ft 9 in x 5 ft 10 in (53 in between the wheel arches) x 6 ft 7 in | 92 sq ft (worked out) | 533 cu ft | 61 in x 73 in | Not published | 3,704 lb |
| Ford Transit, high roof, extended length | 14 ft 4 in x 5 ft 10 in (54.8 in between the wheel arches) x 6 ft 10 in | 84 sq ft (worked out) | 487 cu ft | 61.7 in x 74.3 in | 28 in | 3,251 lb to 5,114 lb |
Sprinter figures from Mercedes-Benz’s 2026 Sprinter Cargo Van pages (2500, high roof, rear-wheel drive); Transit from Ford’s 2025 specs, except the 70.2 in maximum width, which is from Ford’s 2020 sheet. Payload varies by version: check the label on your van’s door.
Before you load a box truck
Check the door, not just the box. U-Haul’s 26 ft truck is 8 ft 3 in high inside but its door opening is 6 ft 10 in.
Check the deck height and the liftgate. Penske’s 22 to 26 ft trucks have floors about 46 to 50 in off the ground, and their liftgates are rated up to 3,000 lb.
Weigh the load. Payload, not floor space, is often the limit on a box truck: a 16 ft Penske truck carries 4,300 lb.
In a van, plan for the wheel arches. A standard pallet fits between a Sprinter’s arches only one across.
How many pallets fit
Sources for the 26' box truck: U-Haul, 26 ft moving truck; Penske, 26 ft truck capabilities and dimensions. Equipment varies by maker and year: measure yours when it is tight.
Common questions
What are the dimensions of a 26 ft box truck?
About 26 ft 2 in (314 in) long, 97 in wide and 99 in high inside, with a rear door about 93 in wide by 82 in high and 10,000 to 12,859 lb of payload depending on the fleet.
What are the dimensions of a 16 ft box truck?
16 ft (192 in) long, 91 in wide and 78 in high inside, with 4,300 lb of payload on Penske’s truck.
What are the standard box truck sizes?
Rental fleets list box trucks from 10 to 26 ft. U-Haul rents 10, 15, 17, 20 and 26 ft trucks, Penske 12, 16, 22 and 26 ft, Budget 12, 16 and 26 ft, and Enterprise lists a 24 ft truck. The table above gives the inside size, door and payload for each.
What size box truck needs a CDL?
Under federal rules, a straight truck needs a CDL when its gross vehicle weight rating is 26,001 lb or more, or when it carries hazardous materials that need placards, whatever its size (49 CFR 383.5). Rental 26 ft trucks are rated just under that line: U-Haul’s is 25,999 lb gross and Penske’s 22 and 26 ft trucks are up to 26,000 lb. Check the rating on the truck’s door label.
Sources
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