Towing Payload Capacity Calculator
Enter your vehicle's GVWR, curb weight, passenger/cargo weight and trailer tongue weight to check your remaining payload capacity.
Towing Payload Capacity Calculator
Check whether your vehicle is within its safe weight limit once passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight are accounted for.
Exceeding your vehicle's GVWR is a safety and legal risk. This calculator subtracts curb weight, passenger and cargo weight, and trailer tongue weight from your GVWR to show exactly how much payload capacity you have left.
Example
- With the default values shown above, this calculator returns: Remaining Payload Capacity (lbs) ≈ 800.00; Within Limit (1 = Yes, 0 = No) ≈ 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find my vehicle's GVWR and curb weight?
GVWR is on the driver's door jamb sticker; curb weight is in your owner's manual or manufacturer specifications.
What is tongue weight?
Tongue weight is the downward force the trailer's hitch places on your tow vehicle, typically 10–15% of the trailer's total loaded weight, and it counts against your vehicle's payload capacity.