What is the rated capacity of a 15-foot tiedown strap?

• A. 5,000 lbs
• B. 15,000 lbs
• C. 10,000 lbs
• D. 20,000 lbs

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is the rated capacity, or working load limit, of a tiedown strap. This is the maximum load the strap is designed to carry safely when used correctly. For a typical 15-foot tiedown strap used in sling-load operations, that rating is 10,000 pounds. The length of the strap doesn’t determine this value; it’s set by the strap’s width, material, and manufacturing specification. So a 15-foot strap is commonly rated at about 10,000 pounds, which is why that choice is the best fit. The other options would correspond to either narrower or heavier-duty straps, but they aren’t the standard rating associated with a common 15-foot tiedown strap. When using multiple straps, you can sum their ratings only if the load is distributed evenly and the securing method maintains proper angles and support.