What is the difference between total load and center load capacity on a folding table?

Folding table weight capacity is sometimes specified in two ways: total distributed load (the total weight the table can support evenly distributed across the entire surface) and center point load (the maximum weight in one spot at the center of the table). These are different measurements. A table rated for 500 lbs total load might be rated for only 200 lbs at the center point, because the center of a folded-leg design is structurally the weakest point. When loading heavy equipment or concentrated weights on a folding table, use the center point load specification, not the total load. Always spread heavy loads as evenly as possible to maximize effective capacity. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960 for load capacity specifications.