| Load weight in pounds - determine if any dead weights adds to the load (such as chain or belts). |
| steel on steel | dry 0.8 - 0.5 | greased 0.04 - 0.24 |
| wood on steel | dry 0.3 - 0.6 | |
| wood on wood | dry 0.3 - 0.5 | greased 0.18 - 0.35 |
| steel on polymer | dry 0.2 - 0.45 | greased 0.18 - 0.35 |
| Angle of incline | |
| (+) positive angle is an incline | |
| (-) negative angle is a decline | |