E-bike payload margin calculator

Check total passenger and cargo mass against a manufacturer-published payload rating and separate rack rating.

Respect every applicable capacity limit.

Use ratings for the exact bike, accessory and year from the manufacturer's manual. This worksheet cannot assess passenger-seat compatibility or how the bike handles a load.

Maker's total payload rating (lb) Rider (lb) Passenger (lb) Accessories and luggage (lb) Maker's rear rack rating (lb) Load carried on rear rack (lb)

Remaining total payload margin—

Rear rack margin—

Check whether your maker's payload rating includes or excludes bicycle mass, and whether seats, rack, front basket and hitch each have additional limits. Never use this as confirmation that carrying a passenger is approved.