Forklift Capacity Calculator

Calculate forklift load capacity at a given load center.

Rated Capacity (lbs)

Rated Load Center (in)

Actual Load Center (in)

Formula

Actual Capacity = Rated Capacity x Rated Center / Actual Center

What is load center on a forklift?

The horizontal distance from the fork face to the center of gravity of the load.

How does load center affect capacity?

As load center increases, the effective lifting capacity decreases.

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