Chevy Truck Bed Dimensions and Guidelines

Chevy Truck Bed Dimensions

Chevy, which is shorthand for Chevrolet, has been around for over a century. Today, it has several vehicle lineups, including but not limited to full-sized SUVs and electric cars. However, its lineup of trucks is what puts the brand on the map. If you take a look at the official Chevrolet website, you’ll find 2 distinct truck models—the Colorado and the Silverado.

The dimensions of the 2022 Chevy Colorado truck bed measures 61.7 × 44.4 inches (157 × 113 centimeters). The 2022 Chevy Silverado has a slightly larger truck bed that measures 69.92 × 50.63 × 22.40 inches (178 × 129 × 57 centimeters).

The dimensions described above only refer to the standard version of the Colorado and the Silverado. If you want to learn more about Chevy trunk bed dimensions, specifically how they differ between options, keep scrolling.

Chevy Truck Bed Dimensions

As I previously mentioned, the Chevrolet website will display 2 distinct Chevy truck models—the Colorado and the Silverado. However, the Silverado can be categorized into 3 options, namely: the 2022 Silverado, the Silverado LTD, and the Silverado HD.

In the following sections, I’ll go on to explain how the truck bed dimensions differ between models and their design options.

Let’s start off with the Chevy Colorado.

Chevy Colorado Bed Dimensions

If you open up the specification guidelines for the Chevy Colorado, you’ll find that there are 2 distinct sizes, despite the numerous design and feature options available. The table below will describe how the truck bed dimensions differ between the Short-Box Colorado and the Long-Box Colorado.

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Truck Bed Measurements Chevy Colorado
Short Bed Dimensions Long Bed Dimensions
Floor Length 61.70 inches

157 centimeters

74.00 inches

188 centimeters

Floor Width 57.80 inches

147 centimeters

57.80 inches

147 centimeters

Wheelhouse Width 44.40 inches

113 centimeters

44.40 inches

113 cm

Cargo Volume 41.30 cubic feet

1.17 cubic meters

49.90 cubic feet

1.41 cubic meters

Overall, the Chevy Colorado with an extended cabin and long bed is about 20.5% larger than the short-bed version in terms of total cargo volume. The figures above describe the short-bed and long-bed versions of both LT, WT, 2WD, and 4WD Colorado models.

Chevy Silverado Bed Dimensions

As stated previously, the Chevy Silverado can be divided into 3 options: the 2022 Silverado, the Silverado LTD, and the Silverado HD.

The 2022 Silverado and the Silverado LTD have identical truck bed sizes and options. The 3 truck bed sizes are short-bed, standard-bed, and long-bed. You can find the differences in their dimensions in the following table.

Truck Bed Measurements 2022 Chevy Silverado and Chevy Silverado LTD
Short Bed Dimensions Standard Bed Dimensions Long Bed Dimensions
Floor Length 69.92 inches

178 centimeters

79.44 inches

202 centimeters

98.18 inches

249 centimeters

Floor Width 71.40 inches

181 centimeters

71.40 inches

181 centimeters

71.40 inches

181 centimeters

Wheelhouse Width 50.63 inches

129 centimeters

50.63 inches

129 centimeters

50.63 inches

129 centimeters

Bed Height 22.40 inches

57 centimeters

22.40 inches

57 centimeters

22.40 inches

57 centimeters

Cargo Volume 62.90 cubic feet

1.78 cubic meters

71.70 cubic feet

2.03 cubic meters

89.10 cubic feet

2.52 cubic meters

The difference between total cargo volume is 14% between the short-bed and the standard-bed versions, whereas the 2022 Chevy Silverado with a long bed is about 24% larger than the standard-bed option.

Next, let’s take a look at the Silverado HD and how its truck bed differs between the standard and long-bed sizes. The figures below apply to the Silverado HD 2500 and the Silverado HD 3500.

Truck Bed Measurements Chevy Silverado HD
Standard Bed Dimensions Long Bed Dimensions
Floor Length 82.25 inches

209 centimeters

98.27 inches

222 centimeters

Floor Width 71.40 inches

181 centimeters

71.40 inches

181 centimeters

Wheelhouse Width 51.85 inches

132 centimeters

50.55 inches

128 centimeters

Bed Height 21.00 inches

53 centimeters

21.00 inches

53 centimeters

Cargo Volume 69.50 cubic feet

1.97 cubic meters

83.50 cubic feet

2.36 cubic meters

In summary, the trunk bed space of a Chevy Silverado HD with a standard-sized bed is about 17% smaller than the long-bed variety.

Brief Summary in Chevy Truck Bed Dimensions

I’ll sum up the key measurements of the truck bed sizes between the Chevy Colorado and Silverado options.

Chevy Truck Size Option Bed Dimensions Bed Area Cargo Volume
Colorado Short Bed 61.70 × 57.8 inches

157 × 147 centimeters

3,566.26 square inches

23,079 square centimeters

TBD
Long Bed 74.00 × 57.80 inches

188 × 147 centimeters

4,277.20 square inches

27,636 square centimeters

TBD
2022 Silverado and Silverado LTD Short Bed 69.92 × 71.40 × 22.40 inches

178 × 181 × 57 centimeters

4,778.09 square inches

32,218 square centimeters

62.90 cubic feet

1.78 cubic meters

Standard Bed 79.44 × 71.40 × 22.40 inches

202 × 181× 57 centimeters

5,672.02 square inches

36,562 square centimeters

71.70 cubic feet

2.03 cubic meters

Long Bed 98.18 × 71.40 × 22.40 inches

249 × 181 × 57 centimeters

7,010.05 square inches

45,069 square centimeters

89.10 cubic feet

2.52 cubic meters

Silverado HD Standard Bed 82.25 × 71.40 × 21.00 inches

209 × 181 × 53 centimeters

5,872.65 square inches

37,829 square centimeters

69.50 cubic feet

1.97 cubic meters

Long Bed 98.27 × 71.40 × 21.00 inches

222 × 181 × 53 centimeters

7,016.48 square inches

40,182 square centimeters

83.50 cubic feet

2.36 cubic meters

All of the figures in every table listed above can be found by accessing all of the key specifications of each truck model, size, and trim on the official Chevrolet website.

How big of a truck bed do I need?

Only you can determine what size Chevy truck bed is right for you. If you plan on hauling large farming equipment or construction materials, bigger may be better. However, the size of the truck bed only tells a portion of the full picture regarding which truck option is right for you.

If you’re seriously considering picking up a Chevy truck, make sure you speak to an official Chevy representative to find out which Chevy truck model, size, and trim suits your needs the best.

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Baron Cooke has been writing and editing for 7 years. He grew up with an aptitude for geometry, statistics, and dimensions. He has a BA in construction management and also has studied civil infrastructure, engineering, and measurements. He is the head writer of measuringknowhow.com

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