Car Center of Mass Calculator

Find the front-to-rear center of mass from axle weights.

Front axle weight

Rear axle weight

Wheelbase

Distance from front axle 1.157

Front weight share (%) 57.143

Formula: d = wheelbase × rear ÷ total

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Front axle weight = 800

3. Rear axle weight = 600

4. Wheelbase = 2.7

6. Distance from front axle = 1.157

7. Front weight share = 57.143%

Did we solve your problem today?

A car's balance point sits closer to the more heavily loaded axle.

The math behind it

Measuring from the front axle, distance = wheelbase × (rear weight ÷ total weight).

800 kg front, 600 kg rear, 2.7 m wheelbase → 1.16 m from the front (57% front).

Why does weight distribution matter?

It strongly affects handling, braking and traction balance.