How To Measure Truck Bed Size - Bed Sizes & Dimensions

## How To Measure Truck Bed Size

When shopping for a truck, it is important to consider the size of the bed. The bed size will determine how much cargo you can carry. If you plan on hauling large items, you will need a truck with a large bed. If you only need to haul small items, you can get away with a smaller bed.

There are three main types of truck beds: short beds, long beds, and crew cabs. Short beds are typically between 5 and 6 feet long. Long beds are typically between 6 and 8 feet long. Crew cabs have a longer cab and a shorter bed. The bed on a crew cab is typically between 5 and 6 feet long.

When measuring the size of a truck bed, you need to measure the length, width, and height. The length is measured from the tailgate to the back of the cab. The width is measured from side to side. The height is measured from the floor of the bed to the top of the bed rails.

Once you have measured the length, width, and height of the bed, you can calculate the cubic feet of the bed. To do this, you multiply the length by the width by the height. The result is the cubic feet of the bed.

The cubic feet of the bed will tell you how much cargo you can carry. For example, a bed with a volume of 50 cubic feet can carry 50 cubic feet of cargo. If you are not sure how much cargo you will be hauling, it is better to get a larger bed than a smaller bed.

### How To Measure Truck Bed Length

To measure the length of a truck bed, you will need a tape measure. Start by measuring from the inside edge of the tailgate to the inside edge of the back of the cab. This is the length of the bed.

### How To Measure Truck Bed Width

To measure the width of a truck bed, you will need a tape measure. Start by measuring from the inside edge of one bed rail to the inside edge of the other bed rail. This is the width of the bed.

### How To Measure Truck Bed Height

To measure the height of a truck bed, you will need a tape measure. Start by measuring from the floor of the bed to the top of the bed rails. This is the height of the bed.