Determining the right truck size for your cargo transportation needs is crucial. This article will guide you on how to calculate truck size in detail and accurately, helping you choose the right vehicle, optimize costs, and transport time.
Various types of trucks
Truck Classification and Dimensions
The Vietnamese transport market is currently very diverse with many different types of trucks, each with its own size and payload. Understanding this difference will help you accurately calculate the necessary truck size.
Here are some popular types of trucks:
- Container: Usually used to transport dry goods, not affected by weather such as sand, stone, and building materials.
- Closed Van: Suitable for goods that cannot withstand high temperatures or require special preservation.
- Tarpaulin Covered Truck: More flexible, suitable for goods that need ventilation but still need to be protected from rain and sun.
- Refrigerated Container: Used to transport goods that need to be refrigerated such as food, fresh seafood.
A closed van truck is transporting goods
Instructions on How to Calculate Truck Size
The method to calculate truck cubic meters (truck volume) is very simple, applicable to most types of truck beds:
Volume (m³) = Length (m) x Width (m) x Height (m)
However, for dump trucks, the calculation is more complex due to the specific structure of the truck bed.
Note:
- The size of the truck bed is calculated from the inside of the bed, not including the sides.
- For goods with special shapes, careful calculation is required to optimize space.
Truck Size and Volume Table
To help you choose more easily, here is a summary table of the dimensions and volume of the truck bed of some popular types of trucks in Vietnam:
| Truck Type | Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) (m) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 tons (500kg) | 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.5 | 4.72 |
| 1 ton | 3.85 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 9.85 |
| 1.25 tons | 3.3 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 8.43 |
| 1.5 tons | 3.2 x 1.55 x 1.55 | 7.7 |
| 2 tons | 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.8 | 11.01 |
| 2.5 tons | 4.3 x 1.8 x 2.0 | 15.48 |
| 3.5 tons | 4.9 x 2.0 x 1.8 | 17.64 |
| 5 tons | 6.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 | 34.1 |
| 8 tons | 9.3 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 55.81 |
| 10 tons | 9.5 x 2.4 x 2.5 | 57 |
Note: The size and volume of the truck bed may vary depending on the manufacturer and model of the truck. The table above is for reference only.
Choosing the Right Truck
In addition to knowing how to calculate truck size, you need to pay attention to some other factors to choose the right vehicle:
- Type of goods: Bulky goods, fragile goods, goods requiring special preservation…
- Weight of goods: Make sure not to exceed the allowable payload of the vehicle.
- Road conditions: Narrow roads, bad roads, load-restricted roads…
- Transportation distance: Inner city transport, inter-provincial, long distance…
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information on how to calculate truck size and choose the right truck. If you need further advice, please contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for the best support.
