Column Load Calculator

Calculate the total axial load on columns based on tributary area, floor loads, and number of stories.

Column Parameters

Tributary Length (ft)

Tributary Width (ft)

Number of Floors

Floor Dead Load (PSF)

PSF

Floor Live Load (PSF)

PSF

Roof Dead Load (PSF)

PSF

Roof Live Load (PSF)

PSF

Column Self Weight (lb/floor)

Total Axial Load

138,450 lbs

Ultimate Load (1.2D + 1.6L): 185,340 lbs

Tributary Area

400 sq ft

Load Per Floor

60,000 lbs

Roof Load

18,000 lbs

Column Weight

450 lbs

Load Summary:

Total Floor Loads (2 floors)120,000 lbs

Roof Load18,000 lbs

Column Self Weight450 lbs

Factored Load (1.4x)193,830 lbs

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