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Sample calculation f
ple calculation for det
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The following table has examples of how to calcu-
late total and cargo load capacities with varying
seating con gurations and di erent numbers and
sizes of occupants. The following examples use a
maximum load of 1,500 lbs (680 kg). This v
This value is
alue is
ffor illus
or illustrtrativ
ative pur
e purposes only.
poses only. Make sure you are
using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated
on your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard (
/
page 245).
The higher the weight of all the occupants, the
smaller the maximum load for luggage.
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Step 1
ep 1
Ex
Exam
ample 1
ple 1
Ex
Exam
ample 2
ple 2
Combined maximum weight of
occupants and load (data from
the Tire and Loading Information
placard)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
SSttep 2
ep 2
Ex
Exam
ample 1
ple 1
Ex
Exam
ample 2
ple 2
Number of people in the vehicle
(driver and occupants)
5
1
Distribution of the occupants
Front: 2
Rear: 3
Front: 1
Weight of occupants
Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)
Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Total weight of all occupants
750 lbs (340 kg)
200 lbs (91 kg)
SSttep 3
ep 3
Ex
Exam
ample 1
ple 1
Ex
Exam
ample 2
ple 2
Permissible load (maximum
gross vehicle weight rating from
the Tire and Loading Information
placard minus the gross weight
of all occupants)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Ò
750 lbs
(340 kg) = 750 lbs (340 kg)
1500 lbs (680 kg)
Ò
200 lbs
(91 kg) = 1300 lbs (589 kg)
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