How Are Pickup Truck Beds Measured?

The shape of a pickup truck bed is one of the most important design elements that sets it apart from other types of vehicles. The bed also has to be strong enough and large enough to carry cargo, and this is why it’s important to understand how pickup truck beds are measured.

The length of a pickup truck bed is usually measured from the cab’s back edge to the tailgate’s front edge. This measurement excludes any add-on accessories, such as a tonneau cover or tool box, and does not include the tailgate itself.

The length will vary depending on the make and model of the vehicle, but most beds measure in between five and eight feet in length.

The width of a pickup truck bed is typically measured from inside wall to inside wall at its widest point, which is usually just behind the cab. This measurement should exclude any accessories that may be installed in or on the bed itself, such as tool boxes, tonneau covers or side rails. Most beds measure between four and six feet wide.

The height of a pickup truck bed is usually determined by measuring from the bottom lip of the tailgate to the top lip. This measurement will vary slightly depending on whether or not an accessory such as a tonneau cover has been installed in or on the bed itself. Most beds measure between six inches and two feet tall.

Conclusion:

Pickup truck beds are typically measured by taking into account their length, width and height. The length is usually measured from the cab’s back edge to the tailgate’s front edge while width is typically measured from inside wall to inside wall at its widest point just behind the cab. The height is usually determined by measuring from bottom lip of tailgate to top lip excluding any accessories that may be installed in or on the bed itself.

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Stephen Dunn