Enter your truck's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Curb Weight, then add your Passenger Weight, Current Cargo Weight, and any Trailer or Hitch Weight to see your Remaining Payload Capacity, Payload Used, and Available Towing Capacity — so you know exactly how much your truck can safely haul before you load up.
Remaining Payload Capacity
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Maximum Payload
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Current Vehicle Weight
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Payload Used
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Available Towing Capacity
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum weight your vehicle is designed to carry safely, including the vehicle itself, passengers, cargo, and fuel. It's crucial for safety and legal compliance.
Payload is the weight you can carry in your truck bed and cab, while towing capacity is the maximum weight you can pull behind your vehicle. Both are limited by your truck's GVWR.
Check the driver's side door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or manufacturer specifications. The door sticker typically shows both GVWR and curb weight information.
Yes, exceeding payload limits can damage suspension, brakes, transmission, and tires. It also affects handling, braking distance, and can void your warranty or insurance coverage.
Hitch weight (tongue weight) from a trailer counts against your payload capacity since it presses down on your truck's rear axle. Typically 10-15% of trailer weight.
Towing capacity depends on engine size, transmission type, rear axle ratio, cooling systems, and current payload. Adding passengers and cargo reduces available towing capacity.
This calculator works for trucks, SUVs, and vans. However, always verify calculations with your vehicle's manual and consider professional advice for commercial applications.
If you're close to capacity, redistribute weight evenly, check tire pressure, reduce speed, increase following distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers. Consider a larger capacity vehicle for regular heavy hauling.