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CALCULATORS
CoB
Pallet
PAX Weight
CENTER OF BALANCE — CARGO / VEHICLE
Formula: (D×W per axle, summed) ÷ Gross Weight = CB from RDL RDL = Reference Datum Line = front edge of vehicle or item. Result = inches aft of RDL. Round .5+ up; drop .4 and below. Ref: DTR 4500.9-R App P · FM 55-17 Ch 17
Cargo Type
Weigh forward and rear support points separately. Measure distance from front edge (RDL) to center of each support point.
FORWARD SUPPORT POINT
Weight (lbs)
Dist from RDL (in)
AFT SUPPORT POINT
Weight (lbs)
Dist from RDL (in)
Total Length (in) optional
Item Description optional
Center of Balance
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Marking requirement (DTR App P): Mark both sides with masking tape in a "T". Write gross weight in the crossbar. Write "CB" in the vertical bar at the CB location. Use weather-resistant material. Trailers and prime movers marked separately even if connected.
463L PALLET — WEIGHT & CUBE
463L specs: 108"×88"×2¼" · Usable deck: 104"×84" Empty pallet: 290 lbs (355 lbs with cargo nets) Max gross: 10,000 lbs · Desired load: 7,500 lbs Use two side nets when cargo weight exceeds 5,500 lbs.
Net Configuration
Length (in)
Width (in)
Height (in)
Cargo Weight (lbs)
Volume (cu ft)
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Density (lb/ft³)
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Gross Wt (w/ pallet)
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Remaining Capacity
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TROOP / PAX WEIGHT ESTIMATE
Planning factors per DTR 4500.9-R Pt III and Army GTA 55-07-003. Use actual scale weights whenever available. These are planning factors only — not for W&B certification.
Weight Category
Number of Troops / PAX
Estimated Total Weight
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Cat 1/2/3 = deployment troop categories. Summer/Winter = standard AMC passenger factors. Always annotate which category was used on manifest notes.