Trailer Tongue Weight Calculator

Calculate tongue weight for safe towing.

Loaded Trailer Weight (lbs)

Target Tongue Weight (%)

Hitch Rating (lbs)

Formula

Tongue Weight = Trailer Weight x Tongue Weight Percentage

What is the ideal tongue weight?

Tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight.

What happens with too little tongue weight?

Too little tongue weight can cause trailer sway and loss of control.

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