Calculate payload & towing capacity
Find the values in your registration document: gross weight (F.2), kerb weight (G), towing capacity (O.1 braked, O.2 unbraked). The kerb weight already includes 75 kg for the driver.
Calculate payload & towing capacity: how much can your car carry?
Work out in seconds how much weight you may load and whether your trailer suits your car – using the values from your registration document.
How it works
- Enter the gross vehicle weight (field F.2) and kerb weight (field G) from your registration document.
- Add the number of passengers – the calculator subtracts 75 kg each and shows what's left for luggage.
- For the trailer: enter the towing capacity (field O.1) and the planned trailer weight – you'll instantly see if it fits.
Overloading risks fines, penalty points and trouble with your insurer in the event of a claim – and it compromises safety. Heavy loads belong low down and must be secured, otherwise they become a dangerous projectile under hard braking.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find payload and kerb weight?
The gross vehicle weight is in your registration document in field F.2, the kerb weight in field G. The payload is the difference between the two.
Does the driver count towards the payload?
No – the DIN kerb weight already includes 75 kg for the driver and a full tank. Additional passengers and luggage come off the payload.
What happens if I overload?
From as little as 5 % overload you risk fines, from 20 % also penalty points. Your insurer may reduce a payout, and handling (braking distance, cornering) deteriorates noticeably.
What does braked and unbraked towing capacity mean?
Field O.1 states the permitted towing capacity for trailers with their own brake, field O.2 for unbraked trailers. The applicable, lower value always applies.
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