Grade 6 Load Calculation Worksheet
A worksheet for 6th graders to practice load calculation, including understanding weight, capacity, and simple load distribution.
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Load Calculation Practice
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Read each question carefully and calculate the load as requested. Show your work where necessary.
1. A box weighs 15 pounds. If you have 4 identical boxes, what is the total load?
19 pounds
30 pounds
60 pounds
45 pounds
2. A small truck has a maximum load capacity of 500 kg. If it is already carrying 230 kg, how much more can it carry?
270 kg
370 kg
730 kg
230 kg
3. The total weight of all items being carried or supported is called the .
4. If a shelf can hold 20 kg, and each book weighs 2 kg, the shelf can hold a maximum of books.
5. A forklift can lift 1,200 pounds. If it needs to move 6 crates, and each crate weighs 180 pounds, can the forklift move all 6 crates at once? Explain your answer.
6. The capacity of an elevator is the fewest number of people it can safely carry.
True
False
7. To find the total load, you multiply the weight of one item by the number of items.
True
False
8. A delivery van has a weight limit of 1.5 tons. If it is carrying 10 boxes, each weighing 120 pounds, what is the total weight of the boxes in pounds? Is the van overloaded? (Hint: 1 ton = 2,000 pounds)