Enter the width of the tires of the trailer into the calculator to determine the trailer tongue length.
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Trailer Tongue Length Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the length of a trailer tongue.
TL = TW * 2
- Where TL is the tongue length (inches)
- TW is the width of the trailer tires (inches)
To calculate the trailer tongue length, multiply the width of the trailer tires by 2 inches.
What is a tongue length?
Definition:
A tongue length is a measure of the correct length that the tongue of a trailer should be in order to properly support the weight of the trailer.
How to calaculate trailer tongue length?
Example Problem:
The following example outlines how to calculate a trailer tongue length.
- First, determine the width of the tire. Measure the width of the tire or one of the tires use an accurate measuring tool. In this example, the width of the tire is measured to be 24 inches.
- Next, use the formula above to calculate the proper length of the trailer tongue:
TL = TW * 2
TL = 24 * 2
TL = 48 inches
