It sounds easy enough, but do you really know how to measure a truck bed the right way? Whether it's for buying a bed cover, liner, camper shell, toolbox, or for any other reason, getting the dimensions of your bed even just slightly wrong could result in wasted time and money.
To save you that hassle and help you get it right the first time, we've outlined the proper measuring technique. We even included a handy sizing chart at the bottom of the post so you can get a quick estimate.
Ready to get started? You'll just need to gather these things:
- Tape measure
- Pencil and notepaper or note app on your phone
- Calculator or phone app
Table of Contents
- Step 1: Measure the Length
- Step 2: Measure the Width
- Step 3: Calculate Feet, Square Footage, and Cubic Footage
- Step 4: Use the Measurement to Shop for Covers, Toppers, or Liners
- How To Measure a Truck Bed for a Bed Liner
- How To Measure a Truck Bed for a Cover
- How To Measure a Truck Bed for a Topper or Camper Shell
- How To Measure a Truck Bed for a Toolbox
- Truck Bed Size Chart
- Shopping by Truck Model
- How To Measure Your Truck Bed: In Summary
- FAQs
Got your measurements ready? Browse our line of pickup truck bed covers.