NIOSH Lifting Equation Calculator

Inputs

Position / Task Name

Number of Lifters

H - Horizontal Distance (cm)

V - Vertical Height (cm)

D - Vertical Displacement (cm)

A - Asymmetry Angle (degrees)

F - Frequency (lifts/min)

WD - Work Duration

C - Coupling / Grip

Actual Weight (kg)

Position	Lifters	H	V	D	A	F	WD	C	W_act(kg)	HM	VM	DM	AM	FM	CM	Calculated WL(kg)	Decision	Suggested People	Action