Load Calculator

Weight of Load (lbs) Number of Legs Supporting Load Leg Angle (° from horizontal)

Angle: 60°

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To calculate the load on a particular sling leg proceed as follows:

Take the total weight of the load and divide this by the number of legs supporting the load. For example, assume a 2,000 pound load is to be supported by 2 legs of a sling. The above will give a total minimum weight on each leg of the sling of 2,000 pounds divided by 2 legs or 1,000 pounds.

Determine the load factor by observing the load factor chart below. Ex. Assume that the leg angle will be 60°. The load factor for 60° from the load factor chart is 1.154.

Multiply the load factor times the minimum weight to be supported by the leg, i.e. 1,000 pounds times 1.154=1154 pounds. The rated sling capacity needed is then 2,308 (1,154x2) pounds in basket capacity to safely lift the 2,000 pound load.