Column Load Calculator

Column Size

Width (inches)

Depth (inches)

Unbraced Length (ft)

Wood Species

End Condition (K factor)

Applied Load (lbs) Leave blank to calculate capacity only

Column Type

Shape

Unbraced Length (ft)

Steel Yield Strength (ksi)

End Condition (K factor)

Applied Load (kips) Leave blank to calculate capacity only

Column Shape

Diameter (inches)

Width (inches)

Depth (inches)

Unsupported Height (ft)

Concrete Strength f'c (psi)

Rebar Configuration

Tie Type

Applied Load (kips) Leave blank to calculate capacity only

Beam Span X Direction (ft)

Beam Span Y Direction (ft)

Column Position

Number of Stories Supported

Dead Load (psf) Floor + partitions + MEP

Live Load (psf)

Roof Dead Load (psf)

Roof Live/Snow Load (psf)

Material	Typical Capacity	Slenderness Limit	Code Reference
Wood 6×6 (10 ft)	15,000 - 25,000 lbs	L/d ≤ 50	NDS 2018
Steel HSS 6×6×1/4 (12 ft)	120 - 180 kips	KL/r ≤ 200	AISC 360-16
Concrete 12×12 (10 ft)	150 - 250 kips	KLu/r ≤ 22 (short)	ACI 318-19