Snatch Block Rigging Calculator
Assumes no friction loss
Weight to Raise (lbs.)


  1 PART
OF
LINE
2 PARTS
OF
LINE
2 PARTS
OF
LINE
3 PARTS
OF
LINE
Required Line Pull (LBS.)
 
 
 
 
Total Block Load
Upper Block (LBS.)
 
 
 
 
Lower Block (LBS.)  
 
 
 

Working Load Limit for Crosby Blocks indicates the maximum load that should be exerted on the block and its connecting fitting. A single sheave block used to change load line direction can be subjected to total loads greatly different from the weight being lifted or pulled.

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THESE CALCULATORS ARE MATHEMATICAL TOOLS ONLY. ALL
CALCULATIONS AND DECISIONS MUST BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
A QUALIFIED PERSON.
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