Ford F-250 Truck Bed Dimensions
What size is the bed on a 2026 Ford F-250?
The 2026 Ford F-250 bed is 98.1 in (8.2 ft) long in the 8-ft Bed, with 50.6 in between the wheel wells and 78.5 cu ft of cargo volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Ford F-250 bed measures 98.1 in (8.2 ft) long in the 8-ft Bed, or 81.9 in (6.8 ft) in the 6.75-ft Bed, with 50.6 in between the wheel wells and 78.5 cu ft of cargo volume.
Ford F-250 Bed Size — All Years
| Year | Bed | Length | Width | Between Wheel Wells | Depth | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2026Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | 6.75-ft Bed | 81.9 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 65.4 cu ft |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | 8-ft Bed | 98.1 in | 68.4 in | 50.6 in | 20.4 in | 78.5 cu ft |
Manufacturer specification data sourced from Manufacturer specifications, last verified August 17, 2026. Always confirm against the owner's manual or door-jamb placard before towing or buying tires — figures vary by cab, bed, axle ratio, and options.
Ford F-250 data analysis
Longest bed: 98.1 inches
The longest Ford F-250 bed measures 98.1 in — 8.2 ft, the 8-ft Bed. The shortest bed is 81.9 in, only 16.2 in down. Both configurations carry the same things. Width at the rails is 68.4 in, depth 20.4 in. That is rank 4 of 17 pickups here — top quartile. The cohort median is 74 in, so this vehicle sits 24.1 in above the middle of the field. Next rung up is the GMC Sierra at 98.2 in, 0.1 in clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Ford F-150 at 97.6 in. Ford F-350 matches it exactly — that figure is a segment convention, not an engineering ceiling. Peak cargo volume is 78.5 cu ft — about the load space of a large cargo van's floor.
Does a 4x8 sheet fit flat
Yes, with room to spare: 50.6 in between the wheel wells against a 48 in sheet, so plywood and drywall lie flat and still leave 2.6 in of slack. Length is not the constraint: 98.1 in takes a full 8 ft sheet with the tailgate closed. Spray-in liners lose almost nothing; drop-in plastic liners lose an inch or more each side, which is the difference between a sheet lying flat and not.
Configurations covered
14 bed configurations across 2020–2026, one row per bed and cab combination. Beds on file: 6.75-ft Bed and 8-ft Bed. These are published inside dimensions. Manufacturers measure at the floor; real usable space narrows toward the rails on most boxes. Sources for these 14 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 7 model years.
How Ford F-250 bed length varies
Across 14 configurations recorded for the 2020 through 2026 Ford F-250, bed length runs from 81.9 inches to 98.1 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2020 Ford F-250 (8-ft Bed) at 98.1 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (6.75-ft Bed) at 81.9 inches — a spread of 20%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Ford F-250 would be misleading.
What changed for 2026
Average bed length for the 2026 Ford F-250 is 90 inches, against 90 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
Configurations behind these Ford F-250 numbers
The 2020 through 2026 Ford F-250 entries here cover the variants 6.75-ft Bed and 8-ft Bed. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted bed length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Frequently Asked Questions About F-250 Bed Size
How long is the Ford F-250 bed?
The Ford F-250 bed measures 98.1 inches (8.2 ft) at the floor in the 8-ft Bed. Shorter bed configurations are listed year by year in the table above.
Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit in a Ford F-250?
The Ford F-250 measures 50.6 inches between the wheel wells, so a 48-inch sheet lies flat between them. With the tailgate down and the load properly flagged, an 8-foot sheet will overhang on any short bed.
How much cargo volume does the Ford F-250 bed have?
Cargo volume is about 78.5 cubic feet with a 20.4-inch bed depth. Volume is measured to the top of the bed rails, so a level load will be less.