Steel Netting Guide

Calculate the safe working load of your steel cable netting based on cable diameter and mesh size.

How to Calculate Safe Working Load

Multiply the number of cables used by the safe working load of that cable's diameter:

Total Cables × Cable Load Rating = Safe Working Load

Examples below are for 8ft x 8ft nets

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1/8 Inch | 3/16 Inch

1/8" Cable Diameter - 340 lbs Per Cable

4 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 40

Safe Working Load: 13,600 lbs

40 × 340 = 13,600 lbs

8 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 26

Safe Working Load: 8,840 lbs

26 × 340 = 8,840 lbs

12 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 20

Safe Working Load: 6,800 lbs

20 × 340 = 6,800 lbs

3/16" Cable Diameter - 840 lbs Per Cable

4 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 40

Safe Working Load: 33,600 lbs

40 × 840 = 33,600 lbs

8 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 26

Safe Working Load: 21,840 lbs

26 × 840 = 21,840 lbs

12 Inch Mesh

Total Cables: 20

Safe Working Load: 16,800 lbs

20 × 840 = 16,800 lbs

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1/8" Cable Diameter - 340 lbs Per Cable

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3/16" Cable Diameter - 840 lbs Per Cable

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