Truck Bed Length Guide: Find the Perfect Size for Your Pickup

Choosing the right truck bed length is crucial for maximizing your pickup’s utility and ensuring it fits your specific needs. With a variety of sizes available across different manufacturers and models, understanding truck bed dimensions can be confusing. This comprehensive Truck Bed Length Guide provides a detailed cross-reference chart to help you determine the correct bed size for your truck, whether you’re buying a new one, replacing parts, or simply need to know for cargo purposes.

Understanding Truck Bed Lengths and Dimensions

Truck beds come in various lengths, commonly categorized as short, standard, and long beds. These classifications can vary slightly between manufacturers, but they generally refer to the cargo area behind the truck’s cabin. Bed length is a critical factor in a truck’s functionality, impacting cargo capacity, vehicle maneuverability, and overall vehicle size.

Common Truck Bed Length Classifications:

  • Short Bed: Typically ranges from around 5.5 to 6.5 feet. Short beds are popular for those who prioritize maneuverability and parking ease, especially in urban environments, while still needing some cargo space for occasional hauling.
  • Standard Bed (or Regular Bed): Usually around 6.5 to 8 feet. Standard beds offer a balance between cargo capacity and overall truck size. They are versatile for both everyday use and more demanding tasks.
  • Long Bed: Generally 8 feet or longer. Long beds are designed for maximum cargo capacity, favored by those who frequently haul large items or require extensive bed space for work or equipment.

The dimensions provided in this guide include both Outside Box Length and Inside Box Length. Outside Box Length refers to the total length of the bed structure from the outside, while Inside Box Length is the actual usable cargo space within the bed. Similarly, Outside Box Width and Inside Box Width specify the width dimensions. Understanding both measurements is essential for accurate assessment, especially when fitting accessories or repair panels.

Truck Bed Size Chart by Manufacturer and Model

The following chart provides a detailed breakdown of truck bed lengths and dimensions across various manufacturers and models. This truck bed length guide is organized by manufacturer for easy navigation and includes data for both full-size and midsize trucks.

YEAR Outside Box Length Outside Box Width Inside Box Length Inside Box Width Reference Links
CHEVY/GMC
GM Full Size Truck
Long Bed (8′ Box)
Silverado/Sierra 2007-2013 100 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 96 5/8″ 63 5/8″
Silverado/Sierra 2001-2006 100 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 96 5/8″ 63 5/8″
Silverado/Sierra 1999-2006 100 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 96 5/8″ 63 5/8″
C-Series 1988-1998 99 1/4″ 69 3/4″ 96″ 63 5/8″
1973-1987 99″ 71″ 96 3/8″ 65 3/8″ GM Heritage Center Data
1967-1972 96 1/4″ 66 1/4″ GM Heritage Center Data
Standard Bed (6.5′ Box)
Silverado/Sierra 2007-2013 82 1/4″ 71 1/2″ 77″ 63 5/8″
Silverado/Sierra 2001-2006 81 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 77″ 63 5/8″
Silverado/Sierra 1999-2006 81 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 77″ 63 5/8″
C-Series 1988-1998 80″ 69 3/4″ 77″ 63 5/8″
1973-1987 80″ 71″ 76 1/4″ 65 3/8″ GM Heritage Center Data
1967-1972 76 1/2″ 66 1/4″ GM Heritage Center Data
Short Bed (5’8″ Box)
Silverado/Sierra 2007-2013 73″ 71 1/2″ 68 1/2″ 63 1/8″
Silverado/Sierra 2004-2006 73″ 71 1/2″ 68 1/2″ 63 1/8″
Stepside 1999-2011 81 3/4″ 54 1/2″ 77 5/8″ 49″
Stepside 1988-1998 80 1/2″ 56 1/2″ 77 1/4″ 49″
Stepside 1973-1987 78 1/2″ 50″ GM Heritage Center Data
Stepside 1967-1972 78 1/4″ 50″ GM Heritage Center Data
GM Compact/Midsize Truck
Long Bed
S10/GMC Sonoma 1994-2004 91 3/4″ 62″ 88 3/8″ 56 5/8″
S10/GMC Sonoma 1982-1993 91″ 60 1/4″ 87 3/4″ 55 3/4″
LUV 1981-1983 92 5/8″ 58 1/2″ GM Heritage Center Data
1978-1980 93 1/2″ 60 3/4″ GM Heritage Center Data
Short Bed
Colorado Crew Cab 2004-2013 64 1/8″ 62 1/2″ 60″ 57″
Colorado 2004-2013 75 3/4″ 62 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 57″
S10 4-Door 2001-2004 58 3/8″ 62″ 54 1/2″ 56 3/8″
S10/Sonoma 1994-2004 76″ 62″ 72 3/8″ 56 5/8″
1982-1993 75″ 60 1/4″ 71 1/4″ 55 3/8″ GM Heritage Center Data
S10 Stepside 1994-2004 76″ 61 3/4″ 72 1/4″ 50 1/8″
LUV 1981-1983 76′ 58 1/2″ GM Heritage Center Data
1971-1980 76″ 60 3/4″ GM Heritage Center Data
DATSUN
Long Bed 1975-1982 91 1/2″ 60″
Short Bed 1972-1982 76″ 60″
D-50 Short Bed 1962-1971 74 1/2″ 58 1/2″
King Cab 1976-1982 76″ 60″
DODGE
Dodge Full Size Truck
Long Bed (8′ Box)
Ram 2009-2013 98 3/4″ 72 3/4″ 96 1/2″ 65 1/2″
2002-2008 100 1/4″ 71 1/2″ 96 1/2″ 65 1/2″
1994-2001 100 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 96 1/2″ 65 1/2″
1972-1993 99″ 71″
1966-1971 101″ 70″
1961-1965 100″ 70″
Short Bed
Ram (5’7″ Box) 2009-2013 68 1/4″ 72 3/4″ 65 1/2″ 62″
Ram (6.5′ Box) 2009-2013 74 1/4″ 72 3/4″ 74 1/4″ 65 3/8″
2002-2008 78 1/2″ 71 1/2″ 74 1/2″ 65 1/2″
1994-2001 80″ 71 1/2″ 76 1/2″ 65 1/2″
1972-1993 79″ 71″
1966-1971 81″ 70″
1961-1965 80″ 70″
2009-2014 Composite Rocker with cab corners Panels Ford F150 Crew 1999-2003 Ext Cab Rocker Panel set
Dodge Midsize Truck
Dakota Quad Cab (5′ Box) 2005-2011 67 1/4″ 63 3/4″ 63″ 57 3/8″
2000-2004 67 1/4″ 63″ 63″ 57 3/8″
Dakota Long Bed 1997-2004 99 1/2″ 62″ 95 3/8″ 57 1/2″
1986-1996 98 3/4″ 62″ 95 3/8″ 57 1/2″
Dakota Short Bed 2005-2011 81″ 63 3/4″ 76 3/4″ 57 1/2″
1997-2004 81″ 62″ 77″ 57 1/4″
1986-1996 80″ 62″ 77 1/8″ 57 3/8″
Dodge Compact Truck
Ram 50 Long 1987-1997 91″ 60″ Ram 50 info
Ram 50 Short 1987-1997 74 1/2″ 60″ Ram 50 info
D-50 1979-1986 82″ 58 1/2″ Ram 50 info
FORD
Ford Light Duty
Long Bed (8′ Box)
Regular and Extended Cab 2015-2016 100 1/2″ 79″ 97″ 65″
Regular and Extended Cab 2009-2014 100 1/2″ 79″ 97″ 65″
Regular and Extended Cab 2004-2008 99″ 79″ 97″ 65″
Heritage Edition 2004 Same as 2003 model 65″
1997-2003 99 1/8″ 70 1/2″ 80″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
1980-1996 99″ 73″ 65″
1970-1979 99″ 73″ 65″
1964-1969 99″ 73″ 65″
Short Bed (6.5′ Box)
Regular and Extended Cab, Super Crew 2015-2016 80″ 79″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Regular and Extended Cab, Super Crew 2009-2014 80″ 79″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Regular and Extended Cab 2004-2008 79″ 79″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Heritage Edition 2004 Same as 2003 model
1997-2003 70 1/2″ 80″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
1973-1996 73″ 83″ 65″
1964-1972 73″ 80″ 65″
Flareside Regular and Extended Cab 2004-2011 78 3/4″ 50″ Ford truck technical data
Flareside 1997-2003 81″ 65 1/4″ Ford truck technical data
1992-1996 84″ 57″
1979-1991 81″ 63″
Short Bed (5.5′ Box)
Lincoln Mark LT 2005-2008 80″ 68 1/2″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Super Crew 2015-2016 80″ 67″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Super Crew 2009-2014 80″ 70″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Super Crew 2004-2008 79″ 68 1/2″ 65″ Ford truck technical data
Super Crew 2001-2003 79″ 68 3/4″ 55″ Ford truck technical data
Ford Super Duty
Long Bed (8′ Box)
Super Duty 2011-2016 100 5/8″ 80″ 98″ 69″
Super Duty 2008-2010 100 5/8″ 80″ 98″ 69″
1999-2007 100 5/8″ 80″ 98″ 69″ Ford truck technical data
Short Bed (6.5′ Box)
Super Duty 2011-2016 80″ 81 3/4″ 69″ Ford truck technical data
Super Duty 2008-2010 80″ 81 3/4″ 69″ Ford truck technical data
1999-2007 80″ 81 3/4″ 69″ Ford truck technical data
Ford Ranger/Explorer Sport
Explorer Sport 2001-2006 50 1/2″ 41 1/4″ Ford truck technical data
Ranger Long Bed 1993-2011 87 1/4″ 61 1/2″ Ford truck technical data
1983-1992 87″ 59 1/2″
Ranger Short Bed 1993-2011 75 1/4″ 61 1/2″ Ford truck technical data
1983-1992 74 3/4″ 59 1/2″
Ranger Splash 1993-2011 75″ 51 1/2″ Ford truck technical data
Ford Courier
Courier Long 1977-1983 88 1/2″ 59 1/2″
Courier Short 1977-1983 77″ 59 1/2″
1976 73″ 60 1/2″
1972-1975 76 1/2″ 60 1/2″
1968-1975 100″ 72 1/2″
ISUZU
Long Bed 1988-1995 92 5/8″ 61 1/2″
1981-1987 92 5/8″ 58 1/2″
1978-1980 93 1/2″ 60 3/4″
Hombre (2004 and up same as Colorado) 1996-2003 76″ 62″ 72 3/8″ 56 5/8″
Short Bed 1988-1995 76″ 61 1/2″
1981-1987 76″ 58 1/2″
INTERNATIONAL
1972-1980 76″ 60 3/4″
Space Cab 1988-1995 74 1/2″ 61 1/2″
1986-1987 76″ 58″
JEEP
Long Bed 1968-1988 97 1/4″ 63″
Short Bed 1963-1988 86″ 63″
Commanche Long Bed 1986-1996 90″ 60″
Commanche Short Bed 1986-1996 75″ 60″
MAZDA
Long Bed 1998-2011 87 1/4″ 61 1/2″ 87″ 52″
1994-1997 87 1/4″ 61 1/2″ 87″ 52″
1986-1993 92 1/2″ 60″ 92″ 50″
1978-1985 88 1/2″ 59 1/2″ 89″ 49 1/2″
Short Bed 1998-2011 75 1/4″ 61 1/2″ 71 3/4″ 52″
1994-1997 75 1/2″ 61 1/2″ 75″ 52″
1986-1993 76″ 60″ 76″ 50″
1978-1985 77″ 59 1/2″ 77″ 49 1/2″
1972-1977 76 1/2″ 60 1/2″ 76″ 50 1/2″
Cab Plus 1994-1997 75 1/2″ 61 1/2″ 75″ 50 1/2″
1986-1993 74 1/2″ 60″ 75″ 50″
MITSUBISHI
Long Bed
Triton 1987-1997 91″ 60″ 89″ 55 3/4″
Short Bed
Raider 2006-2008 76 3/4″ 57 3/8″
Triton 1996-2005
1987-1996 74 1/2″ 60″ 72″ 55 3/4″ Mitsubishi truck info
Forte 1978-1986 82″ 58″ 81 1/2″ 64 1/4″
NISSAN
Titan (8′ Box) 2008-2013 100 1/2″ 71 1/4″ 96 3/4″ 61 1/4″
Titan (7′ Box) 2008-2013 88 3/4″ 71 1/4″ 84 3/4″ 61 1/4″
Nissan Long Bed 1994-1997 90 3/4″ 59 1/2″ 88 3/4″ 54 1/2″
1986.5-1993 91″ 59 1/2″ 89″ 54 1/2″
1985-1986 89″ 58 1/2″ 87″ 53 1/2″
1983-1984 89″ 60″ 87″ 55″
Titan (6.5′ box) 2004-2013 81″ 71 1/4″ 77 1/4″ 61 1/4″
Titan (5.5′ Box) 2004-2013 71 1/4″ 65 3/8″ 61 1/4″
Frontier Short Bed 2005-2013 74 3/4″ 64 1/2″ 72 1/2″ 58 3/4″
1998-2004 79 1/4″ 59 1/2″ 76 1/4″ 54 3/4″
Nissan Short Bed 1994-1997 75 3/4″ 59 1/2″ 73 3/4″ 54 1/2″
1986.5-1993 76″ 59 1/2″ 74″ 54 1/2″
1985-1986 74″ 58 1/2″ 72″ 53 1/2″
1983-1984 75″ 60″ 73″ 55″
Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed (6′ Box) 2005-2013 74 3/4″ 64 1/2″ 72 1/2″ 58 3/4″
2002-2004 76 1/4″ 59 1/2″ 73 3/8″ 54 5/8″
Frontier Crew Cab Short Bed (5′ Box) 2005-2013 61″ 64 1/2″ 58 1/2″ 58 3/4″
2000-2004 58″ 59 1/2″ 54 3/4″ 54 3/4″
Frontier King Cab 2005-2013 74 3/4″ 64 1/2″ 72 1/2″ 58 5/8″
1998-2004 76 1/4″ 59 1/2″ 73 3/8″ 54 5/8″
Nissan King Cab 1986-1997 76 1/4″ 59 1/2″ 73 1/3″ 54 5/8″
TOYOTA
Long Bed
Tundra (8′ Box) 2007-2013 97 1/2″ 71 1/4″ 95 3/4″ 62 1/2″
2005-2006 96 1/4″ 61 1/2″
2000-2004 96 1/4″ 61 1/2″
T100 1993-1999 100″ 67 1/4″ 98 “ 61 1/2″
Pickup 1984-1995 88″ 60″
1974-1983 88″ 60″
Short Bed
Tacoma Stepside Short Bed 2005-2013 77″ 57″ 73 1/2″ 49 5/8″
2001-2004 76 1/2″ 54 1/2″ 73 1/2″ 49 5/8″
Tacoma Short Bed 2005-2013 77″ 65″ 73 1/2″ 56 3/4″
1995-2004 76 1/4″ 60 1/4″ 73 1/2″ 57 1/8″
Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed (5′ Box) 2005-2013 64″ 65 1/4″ 61″ 56 3/4″
2001-2004 63 1/4″ 60 3/8″ 60 1/4″ 57 1/8″
Tundra (5.5′ Box) 2007-2013 67″ 71 1/4″ 64 3/4″ 62 1/2″
Tundra (6.5′ Box) 2007-2013 79 1/4″ 71 1/4″ 77″ 62 1/2″
Tundra Short Bed 2005-2006 77 3/4″ 67 1/4″ 72 1/2″ 61 1/2″
1999-2004 77 3/4″ 67 1/4″ 72 1/2″ 61 1/2″
T100 1995-1999 78 1/2″ 67 1/4″ 74 1/2″ 61 1/2″
Pickup 1984-1995 76″ 60″
1974-1983 76″ 60″

How to Measure Your Truck Bed Length Accurately

If you are still unsure about your truck bed length, you can easily measure it yourself. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

  1. Gather Your Tools: You’ll need a measuring tape (preferably a long one, at least 12 feet), and possibly a notepad and pen to record measurements.
  2. Locate the Measurement Points: Truck bed length is measured from the inside front of the bed (the bulkhead, closest to the cab) to the inside of the tailgate, when the tailgate is closed.
  3. Extend the Measuring Tape: Place the end of the measuring tape at the inside front wall of the truck bed.
  4. Measure to the Tailgate: Extend the tape straight along the bed floor to the inside of the closed tailgate. Ensure the tape is level and follows a straight line.
  5. Read and Record: Note the measurement where the tape meets the inside of the tailgate. This is your truck bed’s inside length.
  6. Verify: For best accuracy, measure a couple of times to ensure consistent results.

Tips for Accurate Measurement:

  • Close the Tailgate: Always measure with the tailgate fully closed for accurate bed length.
  • Measure Inside Dimensions: Focus on the inside dimensions for usable cargo space.
  • Level Surface: Park your truck on a level surface for measurement.
  • Straight Line: Ensure the measuring tape is straight and not sagging for the most precise reading.

Why Truck Bed Length Matters

Choosing the correct truck bed length is not just about cargo space; it impacts several aspects of your truck’s performance and usability:

  • Cargo Capacity: The most obvious benefit of a longer bed is increased cargo volume. Long beds are ideal for hauling lumber, equipment, and larger items, making them essential for contractors and those with heavy-duty hauling needs.
  • Maneuverability and Parking: Shorter beds improve a truck’s maneuverability, especially in tight spaces and city driving. A shorter overall length makes parking easier and turning tighter, which is beneficial for daily driving and navigating urban environments.
  • Vehicle Proportions and Aesthetics: Bed length affects the overall look and proportions of the truck. Some may prefer the balanced look of a standard bed, while others might favor the more compact appearance of a short bed or the commanding presence of a long bed.
  • Towing and Stability: While bed length itself isn’t the primary factor in towing capacity, it can influence the truck’s wheelbase and weight distribution, which indirectly affects towing stability, especially with heavier loads.
  • Resale Value: Depending on the market and truck type, bed length can subtly influence resale value. In some areas, long beds might be more desirable for work trucks, while in others, the versatility of a standard or short bed might appeal to a broader market.

Image alt text: Composite cab corners for 2009-2014 Ford F150, rust-proof auto body restoration panels.

Conclusion

Understanding truck bed lengths and dimensions is essential whether you are buying a new or used pickup, need to replace parts, or simply want to maximize your truck’s utility. This truck bed length guide provides the information you need to confidently identify your truck bed size and choose the right size for your future needs. By using the provided chart and measurement tips, you can ensure you have the perfect truck bed length to handle any task, from everyday errands to heavy-duty hauling. Choosing the right truck bed length enhances your truck’s functionality and ensures it perfectly aligns with your lifestyle and work demands.

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