What is the rated capacity of the 15 foot tie down strap?

• A. 5,000/10,000 lbs
• B. 550 lbs
• C. 5,000 lbs
• D. 4,000 lbs

Answer: (A)

Rated capacity is about how much load the strap is designed to handle safely, expressed as the working load limit (WLL), with the breaking strength as the maximum the strap can withstand before failure. For a common 15-foot tie-down strap, the WLL is 5,000 pounds and the breaking strength is about 10,000 pounds. That’s why the option listing 5,000/10,000 pounds is the best choice—it shows both the safe working load and the ultimate strength. The other options aren’t correct because 550 pounds is far too low for this kind of strap, 5,000 pounds alone doesn’t include the breaking strength, and 4,000 pounds doesn’t match standard ratings for these straps.