A forklift truck will state its load capacity, or nominal capacity. This is calculated as the maximum weight it can raise to a pre-determined height, when its load centre is at a certain point. The load centre is the horizontal distance from the vertical face of the forks to the centre of gravity of the load. Standard load centres vary depending on the nominal capacity of the forklift, and will be one of the following: 0 – 1,000 kg: 400 mm 1,001 – 5,000 kg: 500 mm 5,001 – 10,000 kg: 600 mm