How much weight can the drawers of a lateral file cabinet support?

Commercial lateral file drawers are typically rated for 100–150 pounds per drawer when fully extended. For a fully loaded 4-drawer cabinet, that could mean 400 or more pounds of total document weight — which is exactly why anti-tip interlocks and full-suspension ball-bearing slides rated for heavy loads are non-negotiable in a commercial specification. Never open more than one drawer at a time regardless of the rated weight, as the shift in center of gravity at full extension creates a tipping hazard. At FindOfficeFurniture.com we list drawer weight ratings on all file cabinets — call 888-719-4960.