How much weight can a 3/8 threaded rod hold?

How much weight can a 3/8 threaded rod hold? A 3/8” diameter rod has a cross sectional area of 0.14 square inches, so it could support, before failing, about 7,000 pounds! A threaded rod would probably be a little less, but still, that’s 3.5 tons. With a safety factor of 3, the rod could support … Continue reading How much weight can a 3/8 threaded rod hold?