Toyota · Mid-size pickup
Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
Find your bed size in 10 seconds
The Toyota Tacoma has come in 2 bed lengths across 2005–2026:
Select your year above for the exact bed length that fits your truck.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two Tacomas 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.
Tacoma bed sizes & specs, year by year
Tacoma · 4th gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5'1" | 60.5" | Double Cab | Covers → |
| 6 ft | 6'2" | 73.7" | XtraCab, Double Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- XtraCab, Double Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 6,500 lb
- Max payload
- 1,705 lb
- MSRP from
- $32,445 (launch)
Engines (2)
- i-FORCE 2.4L Turbo I4 278 hp · 317 lb-ft · Gas
- i-FORCE MAX 2.4L Turbo Hybrid 326 hp · 465 lb-ft · Hybrid
Aluminum-reinforced Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC/SST) bed. XtraCab gets 6 ft only; Double Cab gets 5 ft or 6 ft. Base SR gas tune 228 hp/243 lb-ft; higher trims 278 hp/317 lb-ft. Bed rail geometry differs from 3rd gen — separate cover SKUs.
Tacoma · 3rd gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5'1" | 60.5" | Double Cab | Covers → |
| 6 ft | 6'2" | 73.7" | Access Cab, Double Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Access Cab, Double Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 6,800 lb
- Max payload
- 1,620 lb
Engines (2)
- 2.7L 2TR-FE I4 159 hp · 180 lb-ft · Gas
- 3.5L 2GR-FKS V6 278 hp · 265 lb-ft · Gas
Composite (SST) bed retained. Short bed grew to 60.5" (5'1") vs 2nd gen 60.3"; tonneau covers split by generation.
Tacoma · 2nd gen
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5'0" | 60.3" | Double Cab | Covers → |
| 6 ft | 6'1" | 73.5" | Access Cab, Double Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 6,500 lb
- Max payload
- 1,500 lb
Engines (2)
- 2.7L 2TR-FE I4 159 hp · 180 lb-ft · Gas
- 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 236 hp · 266 lb-ft · Gas
Composite (SST) inner bed with deck-rail tie-down system. 2nd/3rd/4th gen tonneau SKUs are NOT interchangeable despite similar nominal lengths.
What fits in a Tacoma 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 Tacoma bed on record.
| Load | Needs | 5 ft · 60.5" | 6 ft · 73.7" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tailgate down |
| Adult mountain bike, wheels on | 70" | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| 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 Tacoma's real payload → · what it can actually tow →
More Tacoma specs
Bed size is one number among several. These carry the rest of the reference data for this truck specifically.
Other trucks with a Tacoma-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 Tacoma bed.
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Ford Ranger
- GMC Canyon
- GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- Honda Ridgeline
- Jeep Gladiator
- Nissan Frontier
- Tesla Cybertruck
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 Tacoma
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the Tacoma fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any Tacoma-specific gotchas.
Hands-on Tacoma cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
Tacoma bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Toyota Tacoma come in?
The Toyota Tacoma has been offered with 2 bed lengths: 5 ft (60.5") and 6 ft (73.7"). 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
The current Tacoma (2024–present) comes with 5 ft (60.5") and 6 ft (73.7").
Will a tonneau cover from an older Tacoma 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 Tacoma changed.
Will a 4×8 sheet of plywood fit in a Tacoma?
No. Even the longest Tacoma bed (73.7") 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 Tacoma?
Across the model's history the beds run from 60.5" to 73.7" — a difference of 13 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 Tacoma tow?
Properly equipped, the Tacoma has been rated up to 6,800 lb across the generations on this page, with a maximum payload of about 1,705 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 Tacoma come in?
The Tacoma has been offered as XtraCab, Double Cab, Access Cab and Regular 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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.
