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Registered gross weight

Most license plates for trucks, trailers and buses have either a weight sticker or stacked letters on the left side that indicate the registered gross weight in pounds. If the letters are stacked, the top letter designates the registered gross weight:

• A = 4,500
• B = 6,000
• C = 8,000
• X = 10,000
• D = 12,000
• E = 16,000
• F = 20,000
• G = 26,000
• H = 32,000
• J = 38,000
• K = 44,000
• L = 50,000
• M = 54,000
• N = 56,000
• P = 62,000
• Q = 68,000
• R = 73,000
• S = 76,000
• T = 80,000

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Last modified: January 15, 2009