Buckling Load Calculator
Calculate the critical buckling load for columns using Euler's formula. Determine allowable axial load based on end conditions.
Column Properties
End Conditions:
in
in&sup4;
in²
ksi
ksi
Critical Buckling Load (Euler)
993.81 kips
993814 lb
Column Classification
Intermediate
KL/r = 37.95 | Cc = 126.10
K Factor
1
Effective Length (KL)
120.00 in
Radius of Gyration (r)
3.162 in
Slenderness Ratio (KL/r)
37.95
Critical Stress (Fcr)
198.76 ksi
Allowable Stress (Fa)
20.58 ksi
Allowable Load (Pa)
102.90 kips
Critical Slenderness (Cc)
126.10
Euler Buckling Formula
Pcr = π²EI / (KL)²