Truck Load Weight Estimator
Select your truck and material below to estimate the load weight and check whether it falls within your truck's payload capacity. Overloading a pickup can damage suspension, frame, tires, and brakes — and void your warranty.
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 1,335 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick
How It Works
- Choose your truck. Payload ratings are manufacturer-published maximums.
- Select a material. Densities are industry-average figures.
- Enter a quantity, or click Fill Truck to auto-fill to the maximum bed volume.
- See estimated weight, payload %, and whether the load is safe.
The door-jamb sticker on your specific truck is the authoritative payload number — it accounts for your exact cab, engine, and options.
Materials Reference
Aggregate & Gravel
Mulch & Organic
Concrete & Masonry (bags)
Firewood & Biomass
Liquid & Tanks
Truck Payload Reference
| Truck | Class | Max Payload | Bed Vol. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | Heavy-duty | 1,500 lbs | 33.3cu ft |
| Honda Ridgeline | Heavy-duty | 1,500 lbs | 33.9cu ft |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | Heavy-duty | 1,400 lbs | 44.7cu ft |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | Heavy-duty | 1,500 lbs | 44.7cu ft |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | Heavy-duty | 1,400 lbs | 44.7cu ft |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | Heavy-duty | 1,450 lbs | 44.7cu ft |
| Ford Ranger | Heavy-duty | 1,560 lbs | 41.8cu ft |
| Nissan Frontier | Heavy-duty | 1,100 lbs | 27.7cu ft |
| Toyota Tacoma | Heavy-duty | 1,100 lbs | 47.2cu ft |
| Jeep Gladiator | Heavy-duty | 1,200 lbs | 36.6cu ft |
| Ford F-150 | Half-ton | 1,525 lbs | 62.3cu ft |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Half-ton | 1,600 lbs | 63cu ft |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | Half-ton | 1,500 lbs | 63cu ft |
| RAM 1500 | Half-ton | 1,240 lbs | 61.5cu ft |
| Toyota Tundra | Half-ton | 1,485 lbs | 65.6cu ft |
| Nissan Titan | Half-ton | 1,460 lbs | 54.5cu ft |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | Heavy-duty | 3,000 lbs | 77.4cu ft |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | Heavy-duty | 4,000 lbs | 77.4cu ft |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | Heavy-duty | 5,500 lbs | 79.3cu ft |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | Heavy-duty | 3,200 lbs | 83.5cu ft |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | Heavy-duty | 3,200 lbs | 83.5cu ft |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | Heavy-duty | 5,700 lbs | 83.5cu ft |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | Heavy-duty | 5,700 lbs | 83.5cu ft |
| RAM 2500 | Heavy-duty | 1,980 lbs | 74.3cu ft |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | Heavy-duty | 6,280 lbs | 74.3cu ft |