Honda · Mid-size unibody pickup
Honda Ridgeline bed dimensions & sizes by year
Buying a tonneau cover and not sure it'll fit? Pick your model year to get the exact bed length of your Ridgeline in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
Find your bed size in 10 seconds
The Honda Ridgeline has come in 2 bed lengths across 2006–2026:
Select your year above for the exact bed length that fits your truck.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two Ridgelines from the same year can have different beds depending on cab. Don't trust the badge — measure it. It takes 30 seconds and saves a return.
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Close the tailgate.
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Put a tape measure on the bed floor against the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab).
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Measure straight back to the inside of the closed tailgate.
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Match that number to a bed length above — covers are sold by category (5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft…), so round to the nearest one.
Ridgeline bed sizes & specs, year by year
Ridgeline · 2nd gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 ft | 5'4" | 64" | Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Max towing
- 5,000 lb
- Max payload
- 1,583 lb
Engines (1)
- 3.5L V6 i-VTEC 280 hp · 262 lb-ft · Gas
Crew Cab only; lockable drainable In-Bed Trunk under bed floor; dual-action tailgate (swing/fold-down). Bed 64" (5'4") confirmed across tonneau fitment (TYGER/HIWOLF/OEDRO) and Honda specs. No 2015-2016 production gap. Early years offered FWD or i-VTM4 AWD; AWD standard on recent (2021+) years.
Ridgeline · 1st gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | 5'0" | 60" | Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Max towing
- 5,000 lb
- Max payload
- 1,559 lb
Engines (2)
- 3.5L V6 (2006-2008) 247 hp · 245 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L V6 (2009-2014) 250 hp · 247 lb-ft · Gas
Crew Cab only; lockable drainable In-Bed Trunk under bed floor; dual-action tailgate (swing/fold-down). Tonneau fitment charts list 60.0" bed; Honda spec cites ~63.6" (5.3 ft) total. Always-on VTM-4 AWD.
What fits in a Ridgeline bed
Bed length in inches only means something once you know what it swallows. Here's how the loads people actually haul line up against every Ridgeline bed on record.
| Load | Needs | 5.3 ft · 64" | 5.0 ft · 60" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 ft sheet of plywood or drywall | 96" | Won't fit | Won't fit |
| 8 ft 2×4s and trim lumber | 96" | Won't fit | Won't fit |
| Full-size dirt bike | 85" | Won't fit | Won't fit |
| Adult mountain bike, wheels on | 70" | Tailgate down | Tailgate down |
| Two-person truck bed tent | 60" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
| Standard 48×40 in shipping pallet | 48" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
"Tailgate down" assumes the roughly 18 inches a dropped tailgate adds on a typical pickup — measure yours before you count on it, and strap anything that overhangs. Width is the other half of the answer: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the bed floor when the wheel wells are more than 48 inches apart, otherwise it rides on top of the arches. For cubic feet of mulch, soil or gravel, run your dimensions through the bed volume calculator.
Volume is one limit, weight is the other. Check your Ridgeline's real payload → · what it can actually tow →
More Ridgeline specs
Bed size is one number among several. These carry the rest of the reference data for this truck specifically.
Other trucks with a Ridgeline-size bed
Cross-shopping, or checking whether a cover you already own could move to another truck? These pickups come in a bed within two inches of a Ridgeline bed.
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Ford Ranger
- GMC Canyon
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- Jeep Gladiator
- Nissan Frontier
- Toyota Tacoma
Same length still isn't the same cover — rail height and bed-rail profile differ by truck. Confirm with the fitment checker before you buy or swap.
Tonneau covers that fit the Ridgeline
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the Ridgeline fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any Ridgeline-specific gotchas.
Hands-on Ridgeline cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
Ridgeline bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Honda Ridgeline come in?
The Honda Ridgeline has been offered with 2 bed lengths: 5.3 ft (64") and 5.0 ft (60"). The exact bed on your truck depends on its model year and cab — choose your year above to see which covers fit.
How do I measure my Ridgeline bed length?
Measure the inside floor of the bed, from the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest standard size — tonneau covers are sold by bed-length category (e.g. 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft), not the exact inch.
What bed size is the newest Ridgeline?
The current Ridgeline (2017–present) comes with 5.3 ft (64").
Will a tonneau cover from an older Ridgeline fit a newer one?
Not necessarily. Covers are matched to a specific generation and bed length, and both the bed length and the rail design can change between generations. Always match your exact model year and bed size before buying — the year-by-year table below shows where the Ridgeline changed.
Will a 4×8 sheet of plywood fit in a Ridgeline?
No. Even the longest Ridgeline bed (64") plus a dropped tailgate falls short of 96 inches, so an 8 ft sheet will overhang and needs a flag and proper tie-downs. Width matters too: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the floor if the gap between the wheel wells is wider than 48 inches — on mid-size trucks it rides on top of the wheel arches instead.
What's the difference between the short and long bed Ridgeline?
Across the model's history the beds run from 60" to 64" — a difference of 4 inches of usable floor. The longer bed hauls more and takes longer sheet goods, the shorter bed is easier to park and turn. They take different tonneau covers, so the bed you have decides which cover part number you order.
How much can a Ridgeline tow?
Properly equipped, the Ridgeline has been rated up to 5,000 lb across the generations on this page, with a maximum payload of about 1,583 lb. Those are best-case figures for a specific engine, cab and axle combination — your truck's door-jamb sticker and owner's manual are the numbers that count. Run them through the towing and payload calculators to see what's actually left for a trailer once passengers and gear are on board.
What cab configurations does the Ridgeline come in?
The Ridgeline has been offered as Crew Cab. Cab choice is what usually decides bed length — a bigger cab on the same wheelbase means a shorter bed, which is why two trucks from the same year can need different covers.
Does a tonneau cover on a Ridgeline improve gas mileage?
A little, and only at highway speed. Independent testing puts the gain on a typical pickup at roughly 1–2%, which is real but small — on most Ridgeline trucks that's a few dollars a tank, not a payback plan. Buy a cover for the dry, locked, secure bed; treat the mileage as a bonus.
