Lastnivå

Lastnivå is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian that translates to "load level." It describes either the current amount of load a system or structure is carrying or the maximum permissible load, depending on context. The term appears in engineering, logistics, and information-technology contexts and is used in technical guidelines and standards in Sweden and Norway.

In mechanical and civil engineering, lastnivå refers to the safe working load of a component, lifting device, or structure, as well as the design load used in calculations. In cranes and lifting equipment, it denotes the maximum safe load and is often related to specifications such as working load limit or load rating. The concept helps ensure safety and structural integrity by defining limits for operation and design.

In transportation and logistics, lastnivå indicates the weight of cargo currently loaded into a vehicle or container, subject to regulatory weight limits and safety considerations. In information technology and data systems, lastnivå can describe system load levels, such as CPU utilization, memory usage, or network traffic, with predefined thresholds to trigger scaling, alerts, or other responses.

Because lastnivå is a general term rather than a fixed standard, its exact meaning can vary by country, sector, and organization. Some sources translate it as "load level" or "loading level" in English, depending on the specific application. See also load, payload, working load limit, system load, and capacity concepts.