Ram 1500 Truck Bed Dimensions
What size is the bed on a 2027 Ram 1500?
The 2027 Ram 1500 bed is 76.3 in (6.4 ft) long in the 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed, with 51 in between the wheel wells and 61.5 cu ft of cargo volume.
Latest model year (2027):
The Ram 1500 bed measures 76.3 in (6.4 ft) long in the 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed, or 67.4 in (5.6 ft) in the 5-ft 7-in Short Bed, with 51 in between the wheel wells and 61.5 cu ft of cargo volume.
Ram 1500 Bed Size — All Years
| Year | Bed | Length | Width | Between Wheel Wells | Depth | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2027Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2026Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2026Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 53.9 cu ft |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 21.4 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 57.5 cu ft |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 57.5 cu ft |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 57.5 cu ft |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 61.5 cu ft |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft 7-in Short Bed | 67.4 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 57.5 cu ft |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed | 76.3 in | 66.4 in | 51 in | 20 in | 61.5 cu ft |
Manufacturer specification data sourced from Manufacturer specifications, last verified August 12, 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.
Ram 1500 data analysis
Longest bed: 76.3 inches
The longest Ram 1500 bed measures 76.3 in — 6.4 ft, the 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed. The shortest bed is 67.4 in, only 8.9 in down. Both configurations carry the same things. Width at the rails is 66.4 in, depth 21.4 in. That is rank 8 of 17 pickups in this dataset, 56th percentile. The cohort median is 74 in, so this vehicle sits 2.3 in above the middle of the field. Next rung up is the Nissan Titan at 96.6 in, 20.3 in clear of this one. Immediately behind: the GMC Canyon at 74 in. Peak cargo volume is 61.5 cu ft — roughly a mid-size SUV with its seats folded.
Does a 4x8 sheet fit flat
Yes, with room to spare: 51 in between the wheel wells against a 48 in sheet, so plywood and drywall lie flat and still leave 3 in of slack. An 8 ft sheet overhangs by 19.7 in with the tailgate up, so it travels with the gate down and a red flag. A drop-in liner costs 1–2 in of width and depth. Measure the actual truck before ordering a tonneau, rack or slide-out.
Configurations covered
26 bed configurations across 2015–2027, one row per bed and cab combination. Beds on file: 5-ft 7-in Short Bed and 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed. These are published inside dimensions. Manufacturers measure at the floor; real usable space narrows toward the rails on most boxes. Sources for these 26 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 13 model years.
How Ram 1500 bed length varies
Across 26 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2027 Ram 1500, bed length runs from 67.4 inches to 76.3 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 Ram 1500 (6-ft 4-in Standard Bed) at 76.3 inches, and the weakest to the 2027 car (5-ft 7-in Short Bed) at 67.4 inches — a spread of 13%. The narrow spread means any year of the Ram 1500 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2027
Average bed length for the 2027 Ram 1500 is 71.9 inches, against 71.9 inches for the 2026 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 Ram 1500 numbers
The 2015 through 2027 Ram 1500 entries here cover the variants 5-ft 7-in Short Bed and 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed. 2027 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 1500 Bed Size
How long is the Ram 1500 bed?
The Ram 1500 bed measures 76.3 inches (6.4 ft) at the floor in the 6-ft 4-in Standard Bed. Shorter bed configurations are listed year by year in the table above.
Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit in a Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 measures 51 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 Ram 1500 bed have?
Cargo volume is about 61.5 cubic feet with a 21.4-inch bed depth. Volume is measured to the top of the bed rails, so a level load will be less.