Someone said "not much" and went on to break the stick - on the thin edge, the 3/4" part. (A 1x2 is actually 3/4" x 1 /12")
Yep, breaking on the thin edge is twice as easy as on the thick (1 1/2") edge. If your question is really how to make your project strong enough, consider how to keep the weight or pressure on the thick edge, not the thin edge. Also, you can have more than one pieces of 1x2!
Suppose you are making a ramp and reinforcing the plywood with 1x2 on each underside edge. Screwing the plywood to the 1x2 will hold it such that the 1 1/2 part is being used, and having two pieces might give you the strength you need. Or try three pieces.
Shamwow can hold about 10 times its weight in liquid, making it a very absorbent material.
A standard wooden Popsicle stick can typically hold around 0.5-1 ounce of weight before breaking. Exceeding this weight can cause the stick to snap.
A hot air balloon can typically hold around 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of weight, including passengers and cargo.
The weight that an acrylic string can hold depends on its thickness, length, and overall quality. However, in general, acrylic strings can typically hold between 10-30 pounds of weight. It is recommended to consult the manufacturer's guidelines for specific weight capacities.
The amount of weight a magnet can hold depends on its size and strength. Generally, small magnets can hold a few ounces to a few pounds, while larger and stronger magnets can hold up to hundreds of pounds.
1x2
112lbs
it can hold as much weight as it can handle
A Command Strip can typically hold up to 7.5 pounds of weight.
it can hold up to 2 gallons
Paper can hold exactly 4.5 kg
Gorilla Super Glue can hold up to 30 pounds of weight.
The Golden Gate Bridge can hold up to 38,000 tons of weight.
90lbs
120 pounds
1.683 grams
About 50,000 lb.