Wilson's Rule of Thumb

Wilson's Rule of Thumb is a guideline used in engineering and safety assessments to estimate the maximum safe load that a container or container-like structure can hold. It suggests that a container’s capacity should not exceed about 10% of its combined weight when filled with the material it’s meant to hold. This rule helps ensure the container can support the load without risking failure or damage. While not exact, it provides a quick, practical estimate for designing or evaluating containers in various industrial and engineering applications.