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Working load limit calculator

Working load limit from breaking strain: divide by 5 for general lifting and by 8 for man-riding.

Working load limit

WLL = breaking strain / factor
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The formula: WLL = breaking strain / factor. Change any box and the full working updates. For study only, never for dive planning.

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