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-Inch Caster Wheels · Versatile Light-to-Medium Size · All Treads

Plate sizes: 3-1/8 x 4-1/8Bolt holes: 1-3/4 x 2-15/16 slotted to 2-3/8 x 3-3/8Diameter: 5 inTread: 1-1/4 inCapacity: up to 350 lb

Match a 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 top plate when bolting casters under bake carts, metalworking fixtures, and debris-heavy floors. Typical builds show wheel diameters 5 in, phenolic treads, and capacities 350 lb. Pair swivel and rigid casters for tracking, or use total locks where the cart must park on a grade. Replace worn corners in matched sets when possible so the cart tracks straight under load.

5-Inch Caster Wheels: buying guide

The 5-inch wheel is the versatile middle of the light-to-medium range — tall enough to roll over cords, thresholds, and minor floor transitions, small enough to keep equipment compact and the deck low. Across phenolic, polyurethane, and rubber treads, the 5-inch diameter covers a huge span of carts, fixtures, and light equipment.

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-Inch Caster Wheels · Versatile Light-to-Medium Size · All Treads

5-Inch Caster Wheels: buying guide