Estimate trailer tongue weight from loaded trailer weight and a target percentage.
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How it works
Estimate trailer tongue weight from loaded trailer weight and a target percentage. Use the units shown in the calculator and review every assumption before using the result.
Formula
Tongue weight = loaded trailer weight × tongue-weight percentage.
Worked example
At 12%, a 5,000 lb loaded trailer has about 600 lb of tongue weight.
Important assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
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Are the results exact?
The math is deterministic for the entered values, but the result depends on inputs and assumptions. Verify safety-critical, financial, code-related, towing, fitment, and manufacturer-specific decisions with authoritative information.