L-Bracket Strength?

Question

I an curious if anyone can tell me how much weight a standard 1-inch x 1/2-inch L-Bracket can hold. I know that it obviously varies on a number of factors, but in general, screwed into a wall that is secured in a stud, how much could a bracket hold?

Answer 1

This is a small bracket, if you have two screws on it and have whatever sits or hang from it close to the wall it could hold about 10 to 20lb. If you want to fit something on top that extends outward the weight will be less.