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Table of Truck Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Classes
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Table of Truck Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Classes as provided by FHWA and NHTSA, DOT source 49 CFR 565.15
Class Weight in pounds Weight in Kilograms
(rounded up)
GVWR Category
Class A 3,000 or less 1360 or less Light Duty
Class B 3001-4,000 1361-1814 Light Duty
Class C 4,001-5,000 1815-2267 Light Duty
Class D 5,001-6,000 2268-2722 Light Duty
Class E 6,001-7,000 2722-3175 Light Duty
Class F 7,001-8,000 3176-3629 Light Duty
Class G 8,001-9,000 3629-4082 Light Duty
Class H 9,001-10,000 4083-4536 Light Duty
Class 1 6,000 or less Less than 2722 Light Duty
Class 2 6,001-10,000 2722-4536 Light Duty
Class 2a 6,001-8,500 2722-3856 Light Duty
Class 2b 8,501-10,000 3856-4536 Light Duty
Class 3 10,001-14,000 4536-6350 Medium Duty
Class 4 14,001-16,000 6351-7257 Medium Duty
Class 5 16,001-19,500 7258-8845 Medium Duty
Class 6 19,501-26,000 8846-11793 Medium Duty
Class 7 26,001-33,000 11794-14969 Heavy Duty
Class 8a 33,000 – 60,000 14969 -27216 Heavy Duty
Class 8b 60.001 and over 27216 and over Heavy Duty

This chart is a compilation and illustrates the vehicle weight classes and categories used by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The vehicle weight classes are defined by FHWA and are used consistently throughout the industry. These classes, 1-8, are based on gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the maximum weight of the vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer. GVWR includes total vehicle weight plus fluids, passengers, and cargo. FHWA categorizes vehicles as Light Duty (Class 1-2), Medium Duty (Class 3-6), and Heavy Duty (Class 7-8).