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Determine foundation frost depth requirements by location and soil type per IRC R403.1.4
Input Parameters
State/Region
Southern US (30")
Mid-Atlantic (36")
Midwest (42")
Northern US (48")
Alaska/Mountain (60")
Heated Building?
Yes
No
Soil Type
Sand/Gravel
Clay
Silt
Calculate
Results
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Frost Depth
in
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Min Footing Depth
in
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Footing Bottom
ft below grade
Reference
IRC R403.1.4: Footings must extend below frost line Typical depths: 12" (FL) to 72" (MN/AK) Silt soils: increase depth due to frost heave