The calculator takes the concentrated (point) load WWW and multiplies it by a load distribution factor FFF to produce the effective pipe load PPP.

Pipe Load from Concentrated (Point) Load Calculator

Pipe Load Calculator

Calculate the effective pipe load from a concentrated (point) load using:
$P = W \times F$

* Enter the point load $W$ (lb) and the load distribution factor $F$ .

Step 1: Enter Parameters

Point Load,

W

(lb):

Example: 1000 lb

Load Distribution Factor,

F

(unitless):

Example: 0.5