Hardware Weight Estimator
Estimate the “Hidden Hundreds” of pounds in screws & brackets.
Fasteners (Screws & Nails)
Qty
Qty
Qty
Boxes (~30lb)
Connectors & Bolts
Count
~0.15 lbs each
Count
~0.75 lbs each
Count
For attaching house to trailer
Count
~3 lbs each
Total Hardware Weight
0
lbs
Fasteners (Bulk)
0 lbs
Connectors/Ties
0 lbs
Heavy Bolts/Rods
0 lbs
This equals roughly 0 average adults standing in your house.
The “Hidden 5%” Factor
Hurricane Ties Adds Up
To secure a tiny house for 60mph highway towing (essentially a constant hurricane), you need a metal tie on almost every stud and rafter. A typical 24ft build uses 100+ ties. While light individually, 100 ties plus their specific nails can add 30-40 lbs alone.
Box vs. Usage
Always calculate based on what you buy, not just what you use. If you buy three 25lb buckets of screws but have 10lbs left over, that extra weight is often still traveling with you in the utility closet or tongue box as “spares.”