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400 vs 500 vs 600 lb shelf classes

Compare garage shelving class ceilings against ShelfLb estimates, with verified VEVOR US product examples and an honest NO_MATCH path.

400 vs 500 vs 600 lb shelf classes
ClassClears whenTypical fitTrade-off
400 lb/shelf / 2,000 totalshelf_lb ≤ 400Light-to-moderate garage bins and partsToo light once a shelf clears 400 lb
500 lb/shelf / 2,500 totalshelf_lb ≤ 500Heavier tools/boxes that clear 400 but stay within 500Still short of 600 lb single-shelf loads
600 lb/shelf / 3,000 totalshelf_lb ≤ 600Heaviest portable class on this ladderLargest class here; verify live ratings
NO_MATCH (above ladder)shelf_lb > 600Load beyond this site’s ceilingDo not force 600 lb/shelf - size up outside this screen