Beam Load Calculator
Calculate the total load on a beam based on tributary area, dead loads, and live loads. Get reactions, moments, and shear forces.
Load Parameters
Load Preset:
12 ft
4 ft24 ft
ft
Half the distance to adjacent beams on each side
16 ft
6 ft30 ft
ft
PSF
PSF
Total Beam Load
9,600 lbs
Line load: 600 lb/ft
📐Tributary Area
192 sq ft
⬇️Total PSF
50 PSF
⬆️Support Reaction
4,800 lbs
📊Max Moment
19,200 ft-lb
Load Breakdown:
Dead Load1,920 lbs
Live Load7,680 lbs
Line Load600 lb/ft
Design Recommendation:
14,400 lbs minimum capacity
Includes 1.5x safety factor
Common Design Loads
| Occupancy | Dead Load (PSF) | Live Load (PSF) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 10-15 | 40 |
| Office | 15-20 | 50 |
| Retail | 20-25 | 100 |