How to Calculate Caster Weight
The caster weight formula divides total load by the number of casters:
$$\text{Weight per Caster} = \frac{W}{n}$$
Where:
- W is the total weight
- n is the number of casters
Example: A cart weighing 2,500 lb with 5 casters:
$$\text{Weight per Caster} = \frac{2{,}500}{5} = 500 \text{ lb}$$
Each caster supports 500 lb of the total load.