Van Payload Calculator — How Much Can I Carry?

This calculator works out the total weight of your materials and compares it to your van's payload capacity. If the total exceeds the payload, it calculates how many trips you will need and the maximum number of items per trip.

The formula

Total weight = Weight per unit × Quantity
Items per trip = FLOOR(Payload ÷ Weight per unit)
Trips needed = CEIL(Quantity ÷ Items per trip)

Typical UK van payloads

• Small van (Berlingo/Caddy): 625-800kg
• Medium van (Transit Custom/Vivaro): 1,000-1,200kg
• Large van (Transit/Sprinter LWB): 1,200-1,500kg
• Luton van: 1,500-1,800kg
• Tipper: 1,000-1,200kg

Common material weights

• Cement / plaster / sand bag: 25kg
• Plasterboard 12.5mm standard (2400×1200): ~23kg per sheet (fire-rated ~29kg)
• Plasterboard 9.5mm standard (2400×1200): ~17kg per sheet
• Standard brick: ~2.5kg each
• Concrete block 100mm (440×215): aircrete ~8kg, medium-dense ~14kg, dense solid ~19kg
• Tile adhesive bag: 20kg
• CLS timber 2.4m: 3×2 ~2.9kg, 4×2 ~4kg

Weights are representative figures from manufacturer data. Concrete blocks in particular vary by type — a dense 100mm block weighs more than twice an aircrete one — so if you are unsure, weigh a single unit and use the Custom option rather than under-estimating the load.