Safe Working Load Calculator

Calculate Safe Working Load



Formula

The formula to calculate the Safe Working Load (SWL) is:

\[ SWL = \frac{BS}{SF} \]

Where:

Definitions

Example

Let's say the Breaking Strength (BS) is 1000 lbs and the Safety Factor (SF) is 5. Using the formula:

\[ SWL = \frac{1000}{5} \]

We get:

\[ SWL = 200 \text{ lbs} \]

So, the Safe Working Load is 200 lbs.