Ford Transit Cargo Dimensions Chart: Roof, Wheelbase and Volume (2026)
Quick answer: On the current North American Ford Transit Cargo Van, cargo floor length is 126.0 in (Regular), 143.7 in (Long), or 172.2 in (Extended / Long-EL). Maximum cargo height is 56.9 / 72.0 / 81.5 in for Low / Medium / High roof. Behind-the-first-row volume runs from 246.7 cu ft (Regular Low) to 487.3 cu ft (Extended High), per Ford’s 2026 Transit technical specifications. Marketing calls the wheelbases 130 and 148 inches; Ford’s measured figures are 129.9 and 147.6 inches.
This chart covers the full-size Transit Cargo Van sold in North America, not the smaller Transit Connect. Figures below come from Ford Media technical specifications for recent model years. Factory numbers describe the bare cargo box—flooring, partitions, shelving, and conversions reduce usable space.
Ford Transit Cargo Dimensions Chart (Current Cargo Van)
Interior cargo measurements from Ford’s 2025 and 2026 Transit technical specifications (Cargo Van columns). Single-rear-wheel (SRW) wheelhouse width is 54.8 in; Extended dual-rear-wheel (DRW) is 45.4 in.
| Configuration | Wheelbase (in) | Floor length (in) | Beltline length (in) | Wheelhouse width (in) | Max cargo height (in) | Volume behind 1st row (cu ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Low | 129.9 | 126.0 | 115.9 | 54.8 | 56.9 | 246.7 |
| Long Low | 147.6 | 143.7 | 133.6 | 54.8 | 56.9 | 277.7 |
| Long Medium | 147.6 | 143.7 | 133.6 | 54.8 | 72.0 | 357.1 |
| Long High | 147.6 | 143.7 | 133.6 | 54.8 | 81.5 | 404.3 |
| Extended High (SRW) | 147.6 | 172.2 | 162.0 | 54.8 | 81.5 | 487.3 |
| Extended High (DRW) | 147.6 | 172.2 | 162.0 | 45.4 | 81.5 | 487.3 |
Sources: Ford 2026 Transit Technical Specifications and Ford 2025 Transit Technical Specifications. Ford also publishes a larger “maximum cargo volume” with the front passenger seat removed (280.9 / 311.9 / 400.5 / 453.4 / 536.4 cu ft for the five length/roof combinations above). Do not mix those two volume definitions.
Regular Medium Roof: Older Specs vs Current Lineup
Ford’s 2021 Transit Technical Specifications still listed a Regular Medium Roof Cargo Van at 315.2 cu ft behind the first row (same 126.0 / 115.9 / 54.8 / 72.0 in floor, beltline, wheelhouse, and height as other Regulars and Mediums). The 2024 Transit Order Guide states that Medium Roof on the Regular (130-inch) wheelbase has been removed. Ford’s 2025 and 2026 Cargo Van capacity tables list Regular Low, Long Low/Medium/High, and Extended High—not Regular Medium. Treat 315.2 cu ft as a historical Regular Medium figure, not a current orderable combo.
Load Floor Height and Exterior Dimensions
Load (curb) height is how high you lift cargo onto the floor. Exterior height is what you need for garage and parking-structure clearance—do not use the Low/Medium/High roof label as a substitute for measuring the van.
| Configuration | Overall length (in) | Exterior height (in) | Load height curb (in) | Width excl. mirrors (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Low | 219.9 | 82.2 | 28.9 | 81.3 |
| Long Low | 237.6 | 82.9 | 28.7 | 81.3 |
| Long Medium | 235.5 | 101.3 | 28.7 | 81.3 |
| Long High | 235.5 | 109.6 | 28.7 | 81.3 |
| Extended High | 263.9 | 110.4 | 28.0 | 81.3 (SRW) / 83.7 (DRW) |
Source: Ford 2026 Transit Technical Specifications exterior dimensions (Cargo Van). Rear overhang grows from 49.7 in on Regular/Long Low to 76.0 in on Extended, which is why Extended keeps the 147.6-inch wheelbase while adding floor length.
What Each Interior Measurement Means
- Cargo floor length: maximum length near the floor behind the front seats—126.0 / 143.7 / 172.2 in for Regular / Long / Extended.
- Cargo beltline length: length at beltline height—115.9 / 133.6 / 162.0 in. Shorter than floor length; matters for tall cabinets and partitions.
- Wheelhouse width: 54.8 in on SRW vans; 45.4 in on Extended DRW.
- Max cargo height: 56.9 Low, 72.0 Medium, 81.5 High. Finished conversions lose height to flooring and ceiling liners.
- Volume behind first row: the primary apples-to-apples cargo-volume comparison across roofs and lengths.
Ford Transit Cargo Van Door Openings (Not Passenger Van)
Door openings can be smaller than the cargo box. On the Cargo Van, Ford’s 2021, 2025, and 2026 technical specifications publish the same rear and side door openings. Smaller rear openings (about 46.9 in high and 59.8 in wide) appear in the Passenger Van columns of those same sheets—do not use them for a Cargo Van load plan.
| Roof | Side door height (in) | Side door width sliding/hinged (in) | Rear door height (in) | Rear door width (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 49.6 | 51.2 | 49.5 | 61.7 |
| Medium | 63.0 | 51.2 | 64.9 | 61.7 |
| High | 63.0 | 51.2 | 74.3 | 61.7 |
Source: Cargo Van columns in Ford 2026, 2025, and 2021 Transit Technical Specifications. Older pages that claimed Cargo Van rear doors “shrank after 2019” to 46.9 × 59.8 in were mixing in Passenger Van figures.
How Cargo Volume Changes by Configuration
| Configuration | Volume behind 1st row (cu ft) | Max volume, passenger seat removed (cu ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Low | 246.7 | 280.9 |
| Long Low | 277.7 | 311.9 |
| Long Medium | 357.1 | 400.5 |
| Long High | 404.3 | 453.4 |
| Extended High | 487.3 | 536.4 |
Roof height drives the biggest jumps on the Long body (Low 277.7 → Medium 357.1 → High 404.3). Extended High adds the long rear overhang for 487.3 cu ft. Payload is a separate decision—see our Ford Transit payload chart and Transit towing capacity guides.
Which Dimensions Matter for Real Cargo
| What you carry or build | Check first |
|---|---|
| Ladders, conduit, pipe | Cargo floor length |
| Pallets and wide cabinets | Wheelhouse width and door width |
| Tall equipment | Rear and side door height |
| Contractor shelving | Floor length and interior height |
| Camper bed / standing workspace | Usable width and finished interior height |
| Parking garage entry | Actual exterior height (measure the van) |
For cab-to-axle and body layout context on cutaways and other commercial Fords, see the truck cab-to-axle (CA) chart. Wheelbase basics across the Ford lineup are in the Ford wheelbase chart.
How to Identify Your Transit Size
- Confirm model year and that you have a full-size Transit Cargo Van (not Transit Connect).
- Wheelbase: marketing 130 or 148 in; measured 129.9 or 147.6 in on current specs.
- Body length: Regular, Long, or Extended (Long-EL)—Extended keeps the long wheelbase but adds rear overhang.
- Roof: Low, Medium, or High. Current Cargo Van order books no longer pair Medium with Regular.
- SRW vs DRW: Extended DRW narrows wheelhouse width to 45.4 in.
The Transit-150 / 250 / 350 badge is a GVWR series, not a cargo-box size. Door-jamb labels, the window sticker, or a dealer VIN decode are the reliable checks. Axle and related door-jamb codes are covered in the Ford axle code chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the cargo area in a Ford Transit?
A Ford Transit Cargo Van has 126.0 inches of floor length in Regular models, 143.7 inches in Long models, and 172.2 inches in Extended (Long-EL) models, per Ford’s 2025 and 2026 technical specifications.
How wide is a Ford Transit between the wheel wells?
Single-rear-wheel Cargo Vans list 54.8 inches between the wheelhouses. Extended dual-rear-wheel models list 45.4 inches.
How tall is a High Roof Ford Transit inside?
Maximum factory cargo height is 81.5 inches (about 6 ft 9.5 in) on Medium/High-length High Roof Cargo Vans. Finished conversions are shorter after flooring and ceiling materials.
What is the difference between Long and Extended (Long-EL) Transit?
Both use the 147.6-inch (marketing 148-inch) wheelbase. Extended adds rear overhang, so cargo floor length grows from 143.7 to 172.2 inches and behind-first-row volume reaches 487.3 cu ft on High Roof.
How much cargo space does a Ford Transit have?
Behind the first row, current Cargo Van volumes are 246.7 (Regular Low), 277.7 (Long Low), 357.1 (Long Medium), 404.3 (Long High), and 487.3 cu ft (Extended High). Ford also lists larger maximums with the front passenger seat removed.
Did Ford Transit cargo door openings change after 2019?
Not on the Cargo Van figures in Ford’s 2021–2026 tech specs: rear openings stay 49.5 × 61.7 in (Low), 64.9 × 61.7 in (Medium), and 74.3 × 61.7 in (High). The smaller ~46.9 × 59.8 in rear openings are Passenger Van dimensions.
Is Regular Medium Roof still available?
Ford’s 2024 Transit Order Guide removed Medium Roof on the Regular 130-inch wheelbase. 2025–2026 Cargo Van capacity tables list Regular Low but not Regular Medium. Older specs (for example 2021) published Regular Medium at 315.2 cu ft.
Related Ford Dimension and Capability Charts
- Ford Transit Connect lengths guide
- Ford Transit payload chart
- Ford Transit towing capacity
- Truck cab-to-axle (CA) body length chart
- Ford wheelbase chart
- Ford axle code chart
- F-150 bed size chart
- F-250 payload capacity chart