{"id":69945,"date":"2022-06-17T00:55:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T07:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=69945"},"modified":"2025-10-11T01:58:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T08:58:10","slug":"truck-bed-sizes-guide-short-bed-long-bed-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/truck-bed-sizes-guide-short-bed-long-bed-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Bed Sizes Guide: Short Bed, Long Bed, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column69945_f7eb24-ea inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f942d8  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-dc9422\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69945_d24066-04\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69945_d24066-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69945_d24066-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading69945_d24066-04 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading69945_d24066-04\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The two major truck bed sizes are standard short bed and standard long bed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard short beds refer to truck beds that are six feet five inches. Meanwhile, standard long beds are approximately seven feet long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The width of your truck bed will greatly depend on your ride&rsquo;s year, make, and model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re using your truck as a workhorse, a standard long bed size is recommended for added utility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The truck bed is one of the reasons why many drivers choose pickup trucks over cars. This feature allows drivers to haul heavy objects like furniture, household appliances, and camping equipment on trips. The size and cargo capacity of a truck bed are determined by the truck&rsquo;s make and model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Different Truck Bed Sizes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many types of truck bed sizes but the two main ones are the standard short bed and the standard long bed. The first refers to truck beds that are six feet five inches long, while the second refers to truck beds that are approximately seven feet long. These bed measurements are done from the front of the bed all the way to the tailgate. Not knowing the difference between truck bed sizes can lead to confusion when you&rsquo;re picking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tonneau-cover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tonneau covers\">tonneau covers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bed-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bed mats\">bed mats<\/a>, and other bed accessories. We&rsquo;ve created this guide for different truck bed sizes to prevent confusion and help you find the right accessories for your truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"pick up truck bed\" class=\"wp-image-69961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pick-up-truck-bed.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The standard short bed refers to truck beds that are six feet five inches long, while the standard long bed refers to truck beds that are approximately seven feet long.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Bed (5&rsquo;5&rdquo; to 5&rsquo;8&rdquo;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Short beds are often seen in midsize pickup trucks like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/toyota-tacoma-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota Tacoma\">Toyota Tacoma<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/chevrolet-colorado-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Chevrolet Colorado\">Chevrolet Colorado<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-ranger-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford Ranger\">Ford Ranger<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/honda-ridgeline-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Ridgeline\">Honda Ridgeline<\/a>. This truck bed is usually connected to a full-length crew cab that has four full-sized doors. Despite the name, you can actually fit a lot of stuff in a short bed, such as outdoor equipment, snowboards, and off-road gear. Pickup trucks that have short beds are also easier to maneuver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Short Bed (6&rsquo;5&rdquo;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard short beds are much longer than short beds. They&rsquo;re typically paired with crew cabs that have one full-sized door and another that&rsquo;s half the size called a &ldquo;suicide door.&rdquo; Many off-roaders prefer the standard short bed and crew cab configuration for the shorter wheelbase. Full-sized pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ram-1500-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ram 1500\">Ram 1500<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/toyota-tundra-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota Tundra\">Toyota Tundra<\/a> either have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/regular-cab-extended-cab-or-crew-cab-a-guide-to-truck-cab-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crew cab, a single cab, or a full-sized cab\">crew cab, a single cab, or a full-sized cab<\/a> and sport a longer wheelbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Long Bed (7&rsquo;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard long bed is often found in trucks used for farming and construction. The larger cargo capacity means it can carry more items onboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Bed (8&rsquo;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long beds are ideal for contractors who have to haul long items like piping, plywood, glass, and drywall. They&rsquo;re often found in larger trucks like the Ford, Chevy, and RAM heavy-duty pickups. Because of their utility, these trucks can command high prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"2022 ram 2500\" class=\"wp-image-69963\" style=\"width:1024px;height:649px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-ram-2500.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the inside of the bulkhead and the inside of the tailgate to get the length of the truck bed. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramtrucks.com\/ram-2500\/gallery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Ram\">Ram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Wide Is a Truck Bed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think that truck bed widths will depend on how long the truck bed is, but this isn&rsquo;t always the case. Most new trucks have bed widths that tend to fall between 55 to 65 inches, with only around 10 inches of difference between the widest and narrowest truck beds.&nbsp;<br>The width of your truck bed ultimately depends on the model of your vehicle and the type of truck it is. For instance, styleside trucks have a narrower body than flareside trucks, meaning a flareside truck&rsquo;s long bed is generally wider than a styleside truck&rsquo;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Measure Truck Beds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s a simple way to measure truck beds. Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the inside of the bulkhead and the inside of the tailgate to get the length of the truck bed. Then measure the widest part of the truck bed from point to point to get the width. You shouldn&rsquo;t measure the truck bed from the outside because the truck&rsquo;s bodywork can add a few extra inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Truck Bed Type Should I Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer depends on your needs. Do you need to use your pickup to carry long slabs of plywood? Do you need more passenger space in your truck? Do you need an agile off-roader? A truck with a standard short bed should be enough for most drivers who don&rsquo;t really need the extra cargo space. However, if you want to use your truck as a workhorse, you&rsquo;ll need a standard long or long bed size for the added utility. Peer pressure from fellow truck drivers shouldn&rsquo;t dictate your choices. Think hard about your priorities before purchasing a truck so you don&rsquo;t regret your decision in the future. But if you do end up choosing a smaller bed size and need to upgrade it, you can do so by installing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bed-extender-hardware-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"aftermarket truck bed extender\">aftermarket truck bed extender<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Your Truck the Upgrades It Deserves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&rsquo;ve figured out the right bed size, the next question is what you&rsquo;ll do with all that space and strength. Maybe you&rsquo;re planning a weekend on the trails, rebuilding an old pickup, or just giving your truck a few smart upgrades. Whatever you have in mind, the <strong>JC Whitney Performance Hub<\/strong> is the place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The JC Whitney Performance Hub brings together everything for off-road, Jeep, truck, classic VW, and restoration projects. From lift kits to lighting, from performance exhausts to vintage restoration parts, our hub gathers the brands you already trust under one roof. Top brands, one hub&mdash;everything you need for the kind of build that turns heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JC Whitney has been around since 1915, long enough to earn its place in countless garages and driveways. If you&rsquo;re ready to give your ride a little more personality or muscle, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/jc-whitney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"JC Whitney parts\">JC Whitney parts<\/a> and see what fits your next idea. Visit the JC Whitney Performance Hub and start building something you&rsquo;ll be proud to drive.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The truck bed is one of the reasons why many drivers choose pickup trucks over cars. 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