How much weight will the shelves hold? Info says 30lbs, will it fail at 30 or could i push it to say 35-40lbs? Thanks
1838388
I'm sure you could push it with no problem at all. This is a nifty unit and well-worth the price.
1838389
It is very stable. I would say it can handle it. It is a very good purchase from my point of view.
2024668
I have shoes on these shelves. I guess it would depend on how you have the unit attached, to walls or free standing units . Im sure they could hold more than 50 lbs easily.
1312291
The assembly manual says it is rated to carry 50 lbs on the bottom shelf, 30 lbs on the second-bottom shelf, 40 lbs on the third-bottom shelf (the one which marks the division in the bookcase), and 30 lbs on the remaining two shelves above it. The very top is not rated to carry any load, though in my experience you can at least set a few small, lightweight things on top with no issues.
1994696
I have 2 sets of China and curios in it. Not exactly sure how much weight each shelf can hold.
833176
I don't know, I use them for my son video game system and controllers. The shelves are metal and seems to be very strong and I feel the could hold at least 30 or more pounds easily
1142289
It would be fine on the very top or very bottom. I would be extremely hesitant to place it on any of the glass shelves, as I don't believe the pins holding the glass shelving in place could support 35+ lbs.
1003553
Mine holds a large assortment of dishes in the spare closet. I'm sure one of the shelves is holding around 50lbs with no issues. It's screwed directly into the studs, where it can be and the others are toggle bolts, I've had no issues. I would not attempt 100 lbs on this shelving unless every single support was screwed into a stud. (and then I'd still be leery)
87926
It is a very light weight shelving unit. I really don't think it could safely hold 250 lbs
1908885
Yes, I have a shelf on my brackets. They will support about 8 pounds or so.
1507799
I have three of these shelves -- two I have had for several years and one is new. I agree with that Rich and Andrea that 30 pounds or so would be a safe limit. I know they may not look it or sound it when you read about what they are made of and such, but I have found them to be very sturdy shelves that really can hold a lot and which I think look quite nice, especially when you consider the low price. I use them in my home office and at times have really loaded the some of the shelves down with books, papers and such, and mine have stayed strong and continue to look just as good as the day I bought them. Hope this helps Itzell...
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the manual says overloading is when the shelf bends 1/2 inch downward. Im guessing between 20 and 30 pounds but if you are going to put that much weight on it i would switch out the plastic crap brackets for metal ones as you put that much weight on the shelf it is sure to snap those plastic ones right away. theres only two shelves in it as well. I wouldnt use it for food storage or anything like that but books or movies would work in it.
1909988
The shelves would definitely not hold 25 lbs. I have light items like cosmetics on mine (I have it in a bathroom). I love the shelf unit, but it isn't sturdy in that way.
1452733
I figure it was about 35-45 lbs. Remember it can hold up to 350lbs per shelf!! Its worth the effort.
883063
I am unsure of the exact limit, but it's not the bracket that has a limit! It can likely hold about 70-80 pounds, the wall construction and the anchoring are more likely to limit your weight. The clamps will keep your shelf secure with a 10" deep unit, but I would likley use three brackets to avoid sagging a 36" shelf.
918505
This is what the Product Description says on amazon.com: Vented Shelves Support 125 LBS Each. I've not tested that statement.
1649922
I believe the shelves are rated at something like 100lbs each. I don't have nearly that much on it but I do have a lot and it is very very sturdy. Doesn't bend under the weight of a kitchenaid mixer and my rice cooker.
1264307
We must have over 50 pounds per shelf. Not sure what they are rated for though. We do love them though.