Will a queen mattress fit in an F-150?

Yes — a queen mattress (60" × 80") fits in the F-150. In a standard bed (78"), it fits with the tailgate up (80" length needs slight angling). In a short bed (67"), drop the tailgate for 87" of total length. The 60" width sits above the 51" wheel wells with 4.5" overhang per side, supported by the 64" bed walls.

Will a king mattress fit in an F-150?

A king mattress (76" × 80") fits in the F-150 standard bed (78" L) with the tailgate up — the 76" width rides above the wheel wells with 12.5" overhang per side (supported by 64" bed walls). In a short bed (67"), you need the tailgate down. The king fits in the long bed (97") with room to spare.

Which F-150 bed size is best for mattress transport?

The standard bed (6.5', 78") handles all mattress sizes with the tailgate up. The short bed (5.5', 67") requires tailgate-down for queen and king sizes. The long bed (8', 97") fits everything easily with room for additional cargo alongside the mattress.

How do I secure a mattress in an F-150 bed?

Use at least 4 ratchet straps in a criss-cross pattern through the bed tie-down cleats. Place the mattress in a waterproof bag first. For highway driving, add a cargo net on top. The F-150 has integrated tie-down cleats at all four corners plus mid-bed points for secure strapping.

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The spaceF-150 short bed: 67" L × 51" W (wells) × 64" W (walls). Standard bed: 78" L. Long bed: 97" L. Volume: 52.8 cu ft (short)

What decides itF-150 bed length (67"/78"/97") vs. mattress length (75–80"), and bed width between wheel wells (51") vs. full width (64")

What to measureTwin: 38" × 75". Full: 54" × 75". Queen: 60" × 80". King: 76" × 80"

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

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What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01F-150 bed length by cab type — short bed (5.5', 67" L), standard bed (6.5', 78" L), long bed (8', 97" L) determines which mattress lengths fit with tailgate up
02Width between wheel wells (51") vs. mattress width — a twin (38") fits flat between wells; a queen (60") sits above the wells with 4.5" overhang per side
03Full bed width above wheel wells (52.8 cu ft, approximately 64" wall-to-wall) — mattresses wider than 51" ride above the wells and are supported by the full bed width
04Tailgate-down extension — dropping the tailgate adds approximately 20" of usable length, allowing a queen (80") to fit in a short bed (67" + 20" = 87")

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Assuming a queen (60" wide) fits between wheel wells — the F-150 is only 51" between wells; the queen sits above them with slight overhang on each side
⚠Not using a mattress bag — open F-150 beds expose mattresses to rain, road spray, bugs, and dust within minutes of driving
⚠Driving at highway speed without ratchet straps — wind catches the flat mattress surface and can lift or flip it out of the bed at speeds over 40 mph
⚠Using the short bed length without checking — F-150 SuperCrew models come with the 5.5' bed (67") as standard; the 6.5' bed requires a SuperCab or specific configuration

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a queen mattress fit in an F-150?
Yes — a queen mattress (60" × 80") fits in the F-150. In a standard bed (78"), it fits with the tailgate up (80" length needs slight angling). In a short bed (67"), drop the tailgate for 87" of total length. The 60" width sits above the 51" wheel wells with 4.5" overhang per side, supported by the 64" bed walls.
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Will a king mattress fit in an F-150?
A king mattress (76" × 80") fits in the F-150 standard bed (78" L) with the tailgate up — the 76" width rides above the wheel wells with 12.5" overhang per side (supported by 64" bed walls). In a short bed (67"), you need the tailgate down. The king fits in the long bed (97") with room to spare.
02
Which F-150 bed size is best for mattress transport?
The standard bed (6.5', 78") handles all mattress sizes with the tailgate up. The short bed (5.5', 67") requires tailgate-down for queen and king sizes. The long bed (8', 97") fits everything easily with room for additional cargo alongside the mattress.
03
How do I secure a mattress in an F-150 bed?
Use at least 4 ratchet straps in a criss-cross pattern through the bed tie-down cleats. Place the mattress in a waterproof bag first. For highway driving, add a cargo net on top. The F-150 has integrated tie-down cleats at all four corners plus mid-bed points for secure strapping.
04

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Home / Vehicle & Cargo Fit

Will a Mattress Fit in a Ford F-150?

Enter your mattress size — the app checks F-150 bed length (67/78/97"), width between wheel wells (51"), and tailgate-down options.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Fit summaryFIG. FIT

Whether it fits comes down to the measurements most people skip.

Embed this diagram

The spaceF-150 short bed: 67" L × 51" W (wells) × 64" W (walls). Standard bed: 78" L. Long bed: 97" L. Volume: 52.8 cu ft (short)

What decides itF-150 bed length (67"/78"/97") vs. mattress length (75–80"), and bed width between wheel wells (51") vs. full width (64")

What to measureTwin: 38" × 75". Full: 54" × 75". Queen: 60" × 80". King: 76" × 80"

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

Reference/dimensions/mattresses Vehicle Guide Vehicle Cargo Dimensions

About 10 seconds · no signup

Verdicts compare all six item orientations against the space using verified building standards. See our methodology

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Confirmed my 65" TV fits in the RAV4 before buying. Would've been stuck at the store.” — Weekend project

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01F-150 bed length by cab type — short bed (5.5', 67" L), standard bed (6.5', 78" L), long bed (8', 97" L) determines which mattress lengths fit with tailgate up
02Width between wheel wells (51") vs. mattress width — a twin (38") fits flat between wells; a queen (60") sits above the wells with 4.5" overhang per side
03Full bed width above wheel wells (52.8 cu ft, approximately 64" wall-to-wall) — mattresses wider than 51" ride above the wells and are supported by the full bed width
04Tailgate-down extension — dropping the tailgate adds approximately 20" of usable length, allowing a queen (80") to fit in a short bed (67" + 20" = 87")

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Assuming a queen (60" wide) fits between wheel wells — the F-150 is only 51" between wells; the queen sits above them with slight overhang on each side
⚠Not using a mattress bag — open F-150 beds expose mattresses to rain, road spray, bugs, and dust within minutes of driving
⚠Driving at highway speed without ratchet straps — wind catches the flat mattress surface and can lift or flip it out of the bed at speeds over 40 mph
⚠Using the short bed length without checking — F-150 SuperCrew models come with the 5.5' bed (67") as standard; the 6.5' bed requires a SuperCab or specific configuration

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Will a queen mattress fit in an F-150?
Yes — a queen mattress (60" × 80") fits in the F-150. In a standard bed (78"), it fits with the tailgate up (80" length needs slight angling). In a short bed (67"), drop the tailgate for 87" of total length. The 60" width sits above the 51" wheel wells with 4.5" overhang per side, supported by the 64" bed walls.
01
Will a king mattress fit in an F-150?
A king mattress (76" × 80") fits in the F-150 standard bed (78" L) with the tailgate up — the 76" width rides above the wheel wells with 12.5" overhang per side (supported by 64" bed walls). In a short bed (67"), you need the tailgate down. The king fits in the long bed (97") with room to spare.
02
Which F-150 bed size is best for mattress transport?
The standard bed (6.5', 78") handles all mattress sizes with the tailgate up. The short bed (5.5', 67") requires tailgate-down for queen and king sizes. The long bed (8', 97") fits everything easily with room for additional cargo alongside the mattress.
03
How do I secure a mattress in an F-150 bed?
Use at least 4 ratchet straps in a criss-cross pattern through the bed tie-down cleats. Place the mattress in a waterproof bag first. For highway driving, add a cargo net on top. The F-150 has integrated tie-down cleats at all four corners plus mid-bed points for secure strapping.
04

Related guides

Related item guides & reading.

Related fit checks.

All vehicle fit checks →

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator