Penske truck size guide
Penske 16 ft truck dimensions: inside size and what fits
Fits up to a 1‑bedroom
The Penske 16' fits anything from a studio to a 1‑bedroom (52% full). A 2‑bedroom doesn't fit: 66 of 73 items.
- Inside (L × W × H)
- 16'0" × 7'7" × 6'6"
- Room inside
- 788 cu ft
- Biggest home that fits
- 1‑bedroom
Room inside is length × width × height of the cargo box; Penske quotes 800 cu ft, measured its own way.
Which home sizes fit
Doesn't fit (4 home sizes)
Each home size is a typical furniture list plus the box counts from a moving guide. Our packing fills about 70–80% of a truck; a careful pro load fits more.
Will big items fit?
Tightest fits first. Headroom is the space left above it as loaded; at the door is the clearance getting it in.
| Item | How it goes in | Headroom | At the door |
|---|---|---|---|
 King mattress | standing on its long edge | 2" | – |
 Refrigerator, French-door | standing upright | 8" | – |
 Queen mattress | standing on its long edge | 1'6" | – |
 Treadmill | standing upright | 1'6½" | – |
 Upright piano | standing upright | 2'6" | – |
 Washer | standing upright | 2'10" | – |
 65" TV in its box | standing upright | 3'5" | – |
 3-seat sofa | standing upright | 3'5" | – |
 Sectional: chaise section | standing upright | 3'5" | – |
 6-drawer dresser | standing upright | 3'11" | – |
Inside size and where each number comes from
| Measure | Size and source |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 16'0" (488 cm) Brand page |
| Inside width | 7'7" (231 cm) Brand page |
| Inside height | 6'6" (198 cm) Brand page |
| Volume (brand's figure) | 800 cu ft Brand page |
| Max load | 4,300 lb Brand page |
Measured against Penske's page. Rental fleets vary by model year, so plan for a little less room than this. Wrong size? Tell us.
Notes on these numbers
Page disclaimer: "These capacities, dimensions and mileage are approximations and may vary by manufacturer." Penske compare table (https://www.pensketruckrental.com/trucks-and-vans/) footnote: specs "based on Penske's most commonly rented fleet" and vary by make, model, and year. Door opening, deck height and over-cab are not listed on Penske consumer pages or the compare table; WebSearch (standard) found no brand source for them. Same content also served at https://www.pensketruckrental.com/moving-trucks/16-foot-truck. Ramp: '1,000 lb. capacity loading ramp'; rear roll-up door; flat floor; towing capable. '2-3 rooms', '120 sq. ft.'. No outside dimensions. Penske commercial 16' box page (https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/light-duty-trucks/16-foot-box-truck) repeats the same interior and 'Up to 4,300 lb. payload', no door/deck. Penske Truck Leasing Canada (commercial) lists a 16' cube van door of 7' 4" x 6' 0" and clearance 3.2 m (10' 6") - different fleet, not used.
Loading tips for this truck
- The floor is flat (no wheel wells inside), so the full width is usable all the way back.
- Load heavy furniture and appliances first, against the cab wall, and boxes last on top.
Every Penske size side by side, and which one fits your home: Penske truck sizes.
Compare
| Compared with | Difference | Biggest home |
|---|---|---|
| Penske 12' | 4'0" shorter, 314 cu ft less room | Up to a studio |
| Budget 16' | 130 cu ft less room | Same 1‑bedroom: 63% full vs 52% here |
| Penske 22' | 5'11" longer, 644 cu ft more room | Up to a 2‑bedroom |
| U‑Haul 15' | 1'0" shorter but wider and taller: 36 cu ft more room | Up to a 2‑bedroom |