Scaffold Load Calculator

Determine scaffold loads, base plate pressures, and tie-in intervals for safe scaffolding.

Type of scaffolding system. Frame scaffolds are most common. System scaffolds have higher capacities.
Total height of the scaffold from ground to top working platform.
ft
Number of scaffold levels that will carry working loads simultaneously.
levels
Working load per square foot on each loaded level. Light duty is 25 psf, medium 50, heavy 75.
psf
Area of each platform level in square feet.
sq ft

Results

Total Load-lbs
Per-Leg Load-lbs
Base Plate Pressure-psf
Tie-In Interval-ft
Max Height Without Ties-ft
Reference: Based on OSHA 1926 Subpart L scaffold standards and general scaffold engineering practices.