Timber Post Calculator

Calculations to BS 5268-2:2002

1 Enter Details

This demo version is fixed at 1m height. The full version allows any size

Will the beam be fully exposed to the elements? (Calculate as service class 3)

Yes

Automatically calculate sizes suitable for supporting the loads below

Enter a specific post size

Not to scale

Timber strength class

Width A ↔

Width B ↕

Does the post comprise of two or more pieces connected in parallel?

2 Enter Load Details

Total dead load

Total imposed (live) load

Does this load include a roof load?

Yes

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