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GVWR Calculator

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Calculates the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for a vehicle, which is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Vehicle Weight (without load), Cargo Weight, Passenger Weight, Fuel Weight, and Optional Equipment Weight in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Vehicle Weight in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Light Passenger Car

Vehicle Weight (without load): 3,000 lbs; Cargo Weight: 200 lbs; Passenger Weight: 300 lbs; Fuel Weight: 100 lbs; Optional Equipment Weight: 50 lbs

Total Vehicle Weight: 3,650 lbs

SUV with Moderate Load

Vehicle Weight (without load): 4,500 lbs; Cargo Weight: 700 lbs; Passenger Weight: 600 lbs; Fuel Weight: 150 lbs; Optional Equipment Weight: 200 lbs

Total Vehicle Weight: 6,150 lbs

Truck with Heavy Load

Vehicle Weight (without load): 6,000 lbs; Cargo Weight: 2,000 lbs; Passenger Weight: 300 lbs; Fuel Weight: 200 lbs; Optional Equipment Weight: 300 lbs

Total Vehicle Weight: 8,800 lbs

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