Toyota Tacoma (2016–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The Toyota Tacoma has a maximum published payload rating of 1,100 lbs and a standard 6-ft bed volume of 47.2 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- Toyota Tacoma
- Years
- 2016–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 1,100 lbs
- Bed length
- 6 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 47.2 cu ft (1.75 cu yd)
Conservative estimate for 4WD Double Cab heavy trims. TRD Off-Road 4WD can be as low as 1,105 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the Tacoma Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 0.39 cubic yards | 4,956 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.41 cubic yards | 4,720 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 0.39 cubic yards | 4,895 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 0.42 cubic yards | 4,563 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 0.45 cubic yards | 4,300 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.41 cubic yards | 4,720 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.34 cubic yards | 5,664 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 0.39 cubic yards | 4,982 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 0.55 cubic yards | 3,496 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 0.50 cubic yards | 3,846 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.41 cubic yards | 4,720 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.20 cubic yards | 874 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 2.75 cubic yards | 699 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 1.02 cubic yards | 1,888 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 2.20 cubic yards | 874 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 14 80-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 18 60-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 22 50-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 18 60-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 244 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 275 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 37 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 31 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 314 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 28 40-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 12 94-lb bags | 4,437 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 18 60-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,696 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,180 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 1,106 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 738 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 28 40-lb bags | 6,293 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 132 gallons | 2,944 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = filling the bed to volume capacity would exceed payload. Safe max is by payload rating.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 1,735 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Conservative estimate for 4WD Double Cab heavy trims. TRD Off-Road 4WD can be as low as 1,105 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
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