GVWR and Payload Calculator

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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating stamped on your door jamb placard. This is the maximum the manufacturer allows, including the vehicle itself and everything in it.
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The as-delivered weight of the vehicle with a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo. Found in the owner's manual or manufacturer spec sheet.
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Total weight of all people in the vehicle, including the driver.
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Weight of everything placed in the cargo area, trunk, or truck bed.
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Weight of aftermarket add-ons: roof rack, tow hitch, bumpers, skid plates, winch, lift kit, etc. These add to curb weight.
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The portion of the trailer's weight pressing down on the hitch ball or fifth-wheel pin. Typically 10-15% of total trailer weight for a ball hitch.
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Gross Combined Weight Rating: the maximum total weight of the loaded tow vehicle plus the loaded trailer. Found in the owner's manual towing section.
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Total weight of the trailer including everything loaded inside it.
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)Within GVWR
5,700

Actual total weight: curb + accessories + passengers + cargo + tongue weight

Payload used700
Payload remaining1,300
Max payload capacity2,000
GCWR margin5,300
GVWR % used81.4%
FHWA weight classClass 2 - Light-duty (full-size pickups, large SUVs)
81.4% %
Light load<70%Moderate70%-90%Near limit90%+
Payload used700
Payload remaining1,300

Your GVW of 5700 lb is safely within the 7000 lb GVWR rating.

  • You have 1300 lb of payload remaining (18.6% of capacity).
  • Accessories like roof racks, winches, and bumpers permanently reduce available payload.
  • Combined weight is 5300 lb below the GCWR towing limit.
  • Always check the door placard for the actual GVWR - factory trim levels can differ by hundreds of pounds within the same model.

Next stepFor towing, also verify your trailer's GVWR and the tongue weight stays within the 10-15% rule (ball hitch) or 15-25% (fifth wheel).

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