Trailer Tongue Length Calculator

Calculate the tongue length of your trailer based on its dimensions

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Tongue Length = Trailer Length - (Cab Width + Offset)

Where:
- Trailer Length: Overall length of the trailer
- Cab Width: Width of the truck cab
- Offset: Distance from rear axle to the hitch point

Result

Tongue Length: 0.00 Feet

Trailer Tongue Length Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Trailer Tongue Length calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the Trailer Overall Length in feet (e.g., 26 feet for a 26-foot trailer)
  2. Enter the Truck Cab Width in feet (e.g., 8 feet for a standard cab)
  3. Enter the Tongue Offset from Rear Axle in feet (e.g., 3 feet if the hitch is 3 feet behind the rear axle)
  4. Click the Calculate button to compute the tongue length

Understanding the Results

The tongue length is the distance from the hitch point on your truck to the center of the trailer's tongue. This measurement is important for proper weight distribution and safe towing.

Principle Behind the Calculation

The tongue length is calculated by subtracting the cab width and offset distance from the total trailer length. This formula provides an approximation based on standard trailer configurations.

Example Calculation

For a 26-foot trailer with an 8-foot cab width and a 3-foot offset:

Tongue Length = 26 feet - (8 feet + 3 feet) = 15 feet