Truck Load Calculator

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.

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“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.


Estimated weight2,835 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload189%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ 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

Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,418 lbs

How It Works

  1. Choose your truck. Payload ratings are manufacturer-published maximums.
  2. Select a material. Densities are industry-average figures.
  3. Enter a quantity, or click Fill Truck to auto-fill to the maximum bed volume.
  4. 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

Truck Payload Reference

TruckClassMax PayloadBed Vol.
Ford MaverickHeavy-duty1,500 lbs33.3cu ft
Honda RidgelineHeavy-duty1,500 lbs33.9cu ft
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)Heavy-duty1,400 lbs44.7cu ft
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)Heavy-duty1,500 lbs44.7cu ft
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)Heavy-duty1,400 lbs44.7cu ft
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)Heavy-duty1,450 lbs44.7cu ft
Ford RangerHeavy-duty1,560 lbs41.8cu ft
Nissan FrontierHeavy-duty1,100 lbs27.7cu ft
Toyota TacomaHeavy-duty1,100 lbs47.2cu ft
Jeep GladiatorHeavy-duty1,200 lbs36.6cu ft
Ford F-150Half-ton1,525 lbs62.3cu ft
Chevrolet Silverado 1500Half-ton1,600 lbs63cu ft
GMC Sierra 1500Half-ton1,500 lbs63cu ft
RAM 1500Half-ton1,240 lbs61.5cu ft
Toyota TundraHalf-ton1,485 lbs65.6cu ft
Nissan TitanHalf-ton1,460 lbs54.5cu ft
Ford F-250 Super DutyHeavy-duty3,000 lbs77.4cu ft
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)Heavy-duty4,000 lbs77.4cu ft
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)Heavy-duty5,500 lbs79.3cu ft
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HDHeavy-duty3,200 lbs83.5cu ft
GMC Sierra 2500HDHeavy-duty3,200 lbs83.5cu ft
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)Heavy-duty5,700 lbs83.5cu ft
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)Heavy-duty5,700 lbs83.5cu ft
RAM 2500Heavy-duty1,980 lbs74.3cu ft
RAM 3500 (DRW)Heavy-duty6,280 lbs74.3cu ft