Wind Load Calculator

Free calculate wind load and force on structures. determine the pressure and force exerted by wind using wind speed and surface area.

Input Parameters

Flat plate: 1.2, Sphere: 0.47, Cylinder: 0.82

Standard: 0.00237 slug/ft³ (1.225 kg/m³)

Results

Enter parameters to calculate wind load

Wind Load Formula

Wind Force Equation

F = 0.5 × ρ × v² × A × Cd

Where F = force, ρ = air density, v = wind speed, A = area, Cd = drag coefficient

Wind Pressure

P = 0.5 × ρ × v² × Cd

Pressure = Force / Area

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