5" Convertible Hand Truck Caster [Universal]

The below capacity ranges indicate the working (dynamic) load that each caster will support. A safety factor should be included in your formula to determine your required load rating per caster.

W/(C-1)=R W is total weight needed to move. C is total number of casters required. R is ideal load rating, with safety factor built in. Divide the total load weight by one less caster than you will use to safely determine load rating.

5 in convertible hand truck casters by tread

Tread	Core	Wheel sizes	Rated per caster	Listed temperature	Where it fits
Polyurethane	Polyolefin	5 in	350 lb		quiet, floor-friendly and long wearing
Rubber	Polyolefin	5 in	350 lb		cushioned and quiet on finished floors

Ratings are for single casters of 5 in convertible hand truck casters, from product fields [S1].

Choosing 5 in convertible hand truck casters

Load: divide the loaded weight by three for a four-caster cart [S2]; at 350 lb each, 5 in convertible hand truck casters suit a loaded cart of about 1,050 lb.

Floor: on 5 in convertible hand truck casters, polyurethane and rubber protect finished floors and run quietly; check the rating if the cart also crosses rough concrete.

Rig: swivel 5 in convertible hand truck casters are listed.

5 in convertible hand truck casters questions

How much weight can 5 in convertible hand truck casters carry?

Single 5 in convertible hand truck casters are rated 350 lb.

What wheel material is most common on 5 in convertible hand truck casters?

Polyurethane leads on 5 in convertible hand truck casters, rated 350 lb per caster. Among 5 in convertible hand truck casters, rubber is next at 350 lb.

Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 20, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com

Sources

[S1] CasterHQ product fields (rated load, diameter, width, wheel and core material, temperature range, mount) and product descriptions for the items on this page, pulled October 20, 2026.

[S2] Preferred Equipment casters and wheels quick guide PDF (prefeq.com): load sizing on one less caster, wheel types and floor notes.

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-7/8″, slotted to 3″

BHP: 1-3/4″ × 2-15/16″ slotted to 2-3/8″ × 3-3/8″

BHP: 2-5/8” X 3-5/8” (Slotted to 3” x 3”)

BHP: 2-7/16" x 4-15/16" slotted to 3-3/8" x 5-1/4"

(3″ Wide Casters), Industry-Standard

BHP: 3-3/8" x 5-1/4" slotted to 4-1/8" x 6-1/8"

BHP: 4-1/8" x 6" slotted to 4-1/2" x 6-1/8"

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5" Convertible Hand Truck Caster [Universal]

5 in convertible hand truck casters by tread

Choosing 5 in convertible hand truck casters

5 in convertible hand truck casters questions

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