Penske truck size guide
Penske 12 ft truck dimensions: inside size and what fits
Fits up to a Studio
The Penske 12' fits a studio (62% full). A 1‑bedroom doesn't fit: 36 of 46 items.
- Inside (L × W × H)
- 12'0" × 6'6" × 6'1"
- Room inside
- 474 cu ft
- Biggest home that fits
- Studio
Room inside is length × width × height of the cargo box; Penske quotes 450 cu ft, measured its own way.
Which home sizes fit
Doesn't fit (5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Refrigerator, French-door | standing upright | 3" | – |
 Queen mattress | standing on its long edge | 1'1" | – |
 Treadmill | standing upright | 1'1½" | – |
 Upright piano | standing upright | 2'1" | – |
 Washer | standing upright | 2'5" | – |
 65" TV in its box | standing upright | 3'0" | – |
 3-seat sofa | standing upright | 3'0" | – |
 Sectional: chaise section | standing upright | 3'0" | – |
 6-drawer dresser | standing upright | 3'6" | – |
 King mattress | lying flat | 5'2" | – |
Inside size and where each number comes from
| Measure | Size and source |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 12'0" (366 cm) Brand page |
| Inside width | 6'6" (198 cm) Brand page |
| Inside height | 6'1" (185 cm) Brand page |
| Volume (brand's figure) | 450 cu ft Brand page |
| Max load | 3,100 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. 'up to' appears only once, before the length; width/height are written without it. Outside values are NOT on the 12' page; they come from the comparison table on the cargo-van page (column '12 Foot Truck'). CAUTION: that table's 'Width' of 6'7" is only 1 in. more than the stated interior width (6'6"), which looks implausible for an exterior width - treat with suspicion. Rear roll-up door, no ramp, not towing compatible, no flat floor per compare table. '1-2 rooms', '78 sq. ft.' Outside sizes are left out on purpose: the source gives a clearance height or numbers from another page, not the box size. Wheel wells (29 Oct 2026): Penske's compare table does not mark the 12' as flat-floor (the 16', 22' and 26' are), so it likely has wells. No source gives their size; not modelled.
Loading tips for this truck
- 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 Cargo Van | 1" shorter, 112 cu ft less room | A few large items |
| Penske 16' | 4'0" longer, 314 cu ft more room | Up to a 1‑bedroom |