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All measurements indicate the wheel diameter by the tread width.
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.
Plate dimensions shown are overall mounting plate size.
When replacing existing casters, select the closest plate size and verify bolt-hole compatibility.
BHP = Bolt Hole Pattern, shown under each plate.
Wheel = wheel diameter · capacity is per caster.










Caster axles and nuts for replacing a bent or worn wheel axle. 5/16, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 in diameters from 2-1/4 to 4-3/4 in long, zerk or plain, in zinc-plated or stainless steel.








| Diameter | Lengths | Finish / style | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 in | 2-1/4 in | Zinc, lock nut | Shopping cart caster axles |
| 3/8 in | 2-1/4 in | Zinc zerk; stainless zerk | Light industrial forks |
| 1/2 in | 2-7/8, 3, 3-3/8, 4 in | Zinc zerk; stainless zerk; plain zinc | Standard plate casters |
| 3/4 in | 4-1/4, 4-3/4 in | Zinc zerk | Heavy dual-wheel and wide hubs |
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Most retail cart casters here use a 5/16 x 2-1/4 in axle with a lock nut. Confirm bore and fork width on your cart before ordering.
Each listing is one axle and one nut. Order four if you are refreshing a four-caster cart.
Use zerk when the fork and axle are drilled for grease. Use plain when there is no grease path or you are matching a non-greaseable OEM axle.
Jordan Wilson, CasterHQ · reviewed October 26, 2026 · 844-439-4335 · info@casterhq.com
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