Toyota Tacoma Truck Bed Dimensions
What size is the bed on a 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma bed is 73.9 in (6.2 ft) long in the 6-ft Long Bed, with 44 in between the wheel wells and 53.1 cu ft of cargo volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Toyota Tacoma bed measures 73.9 in (6.2 ft) long in the 6-ft Long Bed, or 60.3 in (5.0 ft) in the 5-ft Short Bed, with 44 in between the wheel wells and 53.1 cu ft of cargo volume.
Toyota Tacoma Bed Size — All Years
| Year | Bed | Length | Width | Between Wheel Wells | Depth | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.3 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 43.4 cu ft |
| 2026Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.9 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 53.1 cu ft |
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.3 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 43.4 cu ft |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.9 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 53.1 cu ft |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.3 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 43.4 cu ft |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.9 in | 54.6 in | 44 in | 21.1 in | 53.1 cu ft |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 39.9 cu ft |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.7 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 19.1 in | 49.4 cu ft |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | 5-ft Short Bed | 60.3 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 18.7 in | 38 cu ft |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | 6-ft Long Bed | 73.5 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in | 18.7 in | 46.5 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.
Toyota Tacoma data analysis
Longest bed: 73.9 inches
The longest Toyota Tacoma bed measures 73.9 in — 6.2 ft, the 6-ft Long Bed. The shortest bed is 60.3 in, only 13.6 in down. Both configurations carry the same things. Width at the rails is 54.6 in, depth 21.1 in. That is rank 11 of 17 pickups in this dataset, 38th percentile. The cohort median is 74 in, so this vehicle sits right on it. Next rung up is the Chevrolet Colorado at 74 in, 0.1 in clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Nissan Frontier at 73.3 in. Peak cargo volume is 53.1 cu ft — roughly a mid-size SUV with its seats folded.
Does a 4x8 sheet fit flat
No. 44 in between the wheel wells is 4 in short of a 48 in sheet. Sheet goods ride on top of the wells or go in at an angle. An 8 ft sheet overhangs by 22.1 in with the tailgate up, so it travels with the gate down and a red flag. Bedside tie-down rails and toolboxes eat into these figures too — the published width is bare metal to bare metal.
Configurations covered
24 bed configurations across 2015–2026, one row per bed and cab combination. Beds on file: 5-ft Short Bed and 6-ft Long Bed. Nominal bed names round hard: a "6.5-ft bed" is rarely exactly 78 in, which is why the measured column matters more than the marketing label. Sources for these 24 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 12 model years.
How Toyota Tacoma bed length varies
Across 24 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Toyota Tacoma, bed length runs from 60.3 inches to 73.9 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Toyota Tacoma (6-ft Long Bed) at 73.9 inches, and the weakest to the 2026 car (5-ft Short Bed) at 60.3 inches — a spread of 23%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Toyota Tacoma would be misleading.
What changed for 2026
Average bed length for the 2026 Toyota Tacoma is 67.1 inches, against 67.1 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 Toyota Tacoma numbers
The 2015 through 2026 Toyota Tacoma entries here cover the variants 5-ft Short Bed and 6-ft Long 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 Tacoma Bed Size
How long is the Toyota Tacoma bed?
The Toyota Tacoma bed measures 73.9 inches (6.2 ft) at the floor in the 6-ft Long Bed. Shorter bed configurations are listed year by year in the table above.
Will a 4x8 sheet of plywood fit in a Toyota Tacoma?
The Toyota Tacoma measures 44 inches between the wheel wells, so a 48-inch sheet will not sit flat between them — it has to rest on top of the wheel wells or ride at an angle. 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 Toyota Tacoma bed have?
Cargo volume is about 53.1 cubic feet with a 21.1-inch bed depth. Volume is measured to the top of the bed rails, so a level load will be less.