# payload

The permitted weight of passengers and cargo, EXCLUDING the weight of the empty vehicle.

Typical unit code(s): KGM for kilogram, LBR for pound

* Note 1: Many databases specify the permitted TOTAL weight instead, which is the sum of [weight](https://schema.org.ai/weight) and [payload](https://schema.org.ai/payload)
* Note 2: You can indicate additional information in the [name](https://schema.org.ai/name) of the [QuantitativeValue](https://schema.org.ai/QuantitativeValue) node.
* Note 3: You may also link to a [QualitativeValue](https://schema.org.ai/QualitativeValue) node that provides additional information using [valueReference](https://schema.org.ai/valueReference).
* Note 4: Note that you can use [minValue](https://schema.org.ai/minValue) and [maxValue](https://schema.org.ai/maxValue) to indicate ranges.

## Expected Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [QuantitativeValue](https://schema.org.ai/QuantitativeValue) | A point value or interval for product characteristics and other purposes. |

## Used on Types

| Type | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [Vehicle](https://schema.org.ai/Vehicle) | A vehicle is a device that is designed or used to transport people or cargo over land, water, air, or through space. |

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