Sample calculation fordetermining themaxi‐
mumload
The following table has examples of howtocalcu‐
late totaland cargo load capacities withvarying
seatingconfigurations and different numbersand
sizesofoccupants. The following examples use a
maximum load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg). This value
is forillustrativepurposes only. Makesureyou
areusingthe actual load limit foryour vehicle
stated on your vehicle's Tire and LoadingInfor‐
mation placard(/page302).
The higherthe weight of all theoccupants, the
smaller themaximum load forluggage.
Step1
Example 1Example 2
Combinedmaximum weight of
occupantsand load (datafrom
theTireand Loading Informa‐
tionplacard)
1500 lbs (680 kg)1500 lbs (680 kg)
Step2
Example 1Example 2
Number of people in thevehicle
(driver and occupants)
51
Distribution of theoccupantsFront:2
Rear:3
Front:1
Weight of occupantsOccupant 1: 150lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160lbs (73kg)
Occupant 4: 140lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120lbs (54kg)
Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91kg)
Totalweight of all occupants750 lbs (340 kg)200 lbs (91kg)
Step3
Example 1Example 2
Permissible load (maximum
gross vehicle weight rating from
theTireand Loading Informa‐
tionplacardminus thegross
weight of all occupants)
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 750lbs
(340 kg)=750 lbs (340 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg) Ò 200 lbs
(91kg) =1300 lbs (589 kg)
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