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auto.towing-tongue-weight Calculator
Calculates tongue weight from a trailer's gross weight and verifies it stays within the vehicle's remaining payload capacity after passengers and cargo. The 10–15% tongue weight rule is the most overlooked safety check in towing.
Inputs
Trailer Gvwr
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Tongue Pct
Body or object weight. For health calculators, usually in kg or lbs.
Vehicle Payload
Applied force or weight (N or kN). Divide into dead load (permanent) and live load (variable — people, wind, etc.).
Passengers Lbs
Body or object weight. For health calculators, usually in kg or lbs.
Results
tongue weight (lbs)
The computed weight (gravitational force) or mass.
remaining payload capacity
Sample size or count used in the calculation.
within payload?
Sample size or count used in the calculation.
tongue weight range
The computed weight (gravitational force) or mass.
trailer GVWR
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
check
A pass/fail verification against the applicable code, standard, or threshold.