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Deck Load Calculator

deck
Length =
Width =
Dead Load = 10
Live Load = 40
Deck Load =

Help

Calculates overall load on a deck.
[https://infinitysw.s3.amazonaws.com/cengage/deckload1.png]

Rows

-Length: Length of the deck.
-Width: Width of the deck.
-Dead Load: Weight of the structure itself per square foot. Default is set to minimum specified in the 2009 IRC.
-Live Load Expected maximum load of people and accessories to be placed on the deck, per square foot.
-Deck Load: Total weight expected to be supported in pounds.

Examples

Calculate the total deck load where the deck is 20ft by 14ft. Use minimums established by code for dead and live load.
[https://infinitysw.s3.amazonaws.com/cengage/deckload2.png]
Deck
-Length: 20ft
-Width: 14ft
-Dead Load: 10.00 psf
-Live Load: 40.00 psf
The maximum load expected is 14,000 pounds.

Keywords

Length
Width
Dead Load
Live Load
Deck Load
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