Enter your vehicle's Curb Weight, GVWR, GCWR, and loads — Passenger, Cargo, Trailer, and Hitch Weight — and the GVWR Calculator tells you your Available Payload, Estimated Towing Capacity, and whether your Gross Vehicle and Combined Weights are within limits.
Available Payload Capacity
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Current Gross Vehicle Weight
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Current Gross Combined Weight
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Estimated Towing Capacity
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Payload Used
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum weight your vehicle can safely carry, including its own weight, passengers, cargo, and fuel. Exceeding GVWR can cause handling problems, brake failure, and legal issues.
GVWR is your vehicle's maximum loaded weight, while tow rating is the maximum weight you can pull behind your vehicle. Your actual towing capacity depends on your current payload and GCWR.
Towing capacity is reduced by current payload (passengers, cargo, fuel), hitch weight, altitude, and terrain. The more weight in your truck, the less you can tow safely.
Check your driver's door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or manufacturer's website. The door sticker typically shows GVWR, GAWR (axle ratings), and sometimes GCWR.
Tongue load is the downward force the trailer puts on your hitch ball. It's typically 10-15% of trailer weight and counts toward your vehicle's payload capacity.
Yes, this calculator works for trucks, SUVs, vans, and RVs. Any vehicle with published GVWR and weight ratings can use these calculations to determine safe loading limits.
Exceeding GVWR can cause tire blowouts, brake failure, suspension damage, poor handling, and may void warranties. It's also illegal in many jurisdictions and can result in fines.
Add your curb weight plus all passengers, cargo, fuel, and accessories. For towing, also add the trailer's tongue weight to your vehicle's total weight.