How Much Weight Can a Mezzanine Hold?

When planning a mezzanine floor, one of the first questions we hear is: “How much weight can a mezzanine hold?”

It’s an important question — after all, a mezzanine’s main purpose is to make your space work harder. Whether you’re storing pallets, machinery, or even accommodating people, knowing how much weight a mezzanine can hold is critical for safety, performance, and compliance.

At Doity, we design every mezzanine to match its environment and intended use. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s a closer look at how much weight a mezzanine can hold and how we ensure your floor is up to the task.

Understanding How Much Weight a Mezzanine Can Hold

Simply put, load capacity refers to the amount of weight a mezzanine floor can safely support across its surface. It’s typically measured in kilograms per square metre (kg/m²).

Common load ratings include:

• 2.5 kN/m² (250 kg/m²) – suitable for offices, light storage, or pedestrian traffic.
• 4.8 kN/m² (480 kg/m²) – ideal for medium-duty storage, racking systems, or workshop areas.
• 7.2 kN/m² (720 kg/m²) – designed for heavy industrial use, dense storage, or machinery.

These figures can be adjusted depending on your specific requirements. Our engineers calculate the right capacity using structural analysis while ensuring full compliance with British Standards.

What Determines How Much Weight a Mezzanine Can Hold?

Every mezzanine is unique, and several factors influence how much weight it can hold:

• Intended Use – A light office floor doesn’t require the same load capacity as one holding heavy machinery or stacked pallets.
• Column Grid and Beam Design – The spacing of support columns and type of beams directly affects strength and deflection limits.
• Decking Material – Different materials handle weight differently. Particle board, steel plate, or open grating are chosen to match your load requirements.
• Point Loads and Racking Layouts – Concentrated weights from machinery or shelving must be considered in the design.
• Future Expansion – Many clients plan for growth, so we often build in additional capacity to accommodate future needs.

Safety and Compliance

All Doity mezzanines are engineered in line with BS EN 1993 (steel design) and BS 5950 standards. Full calculations are supplied for building regulation approval.

We are ISO 9001 certified, and every mezzanine is CE-marked, ensuring it meets the highest quality and safety standards. Standard safety features include guardrails, kick plates, and pallet gates.

The Doity Advantage

Our patented Revlok modular system delivers exceptional strength-to-weight performance while cutting installation time by up to 50%. This means you get a mezzanine that’s not only robust but also quicker to install and easier to adapt in the future.

We don’t just fit floors — we engineer solutions tailored to your business. Whether you need a light-use office platform or a high-capacity warehouse mezzanine, we calculate exactly how much weight your mezzanine can hold and design accordingly, without compromising safety or flexibility.

Final Thoughts

The answer to how much weight a mezzanine can hold depends entirely on its design. Experience and careful engineering make all the difference.

If you’re unsure about your requirements, our team can conduct a free site survey, assess your layout, and provide tailored guidance so you know exactly how much weight your mezzanine can hold before making any decisions.

Contact Doity Engineering today to design a mezzanine floor that’s safe, compliant, and built around your business needs.