Which statement correctly describes the rated capacity of a 10K sling leg?

• A. 6,250 lbs
• B. 2,500 lbs
• C. 1,500 lbs
• D. 3,000 lbs

Answer: (B)

In sling load work, a “10K” rating refers to the total capacity of the entire sling assembly, not a single piece. That total is shared among the legs of the sling. When you have four legs in a 10K sling, the load is divided equally among the legs, so each leg is responsible for about 2,500 pounds (10,000 divided by 4). That’s why the per-leg rated capacity for a typical four-leg 10K sling is 2,500 pounds. If you were using a different number of legs, the per-leg capacity would adjust accordingly (for example, two legs would give 5,000 pounds per leg).