Scaffold Load Rating Calculator
Duty rating from workers, tools, and material on platform.
Inputs
Results
Total platform load (lbs)
550
Duty rating (1=Light, 2=Med, 3=Heavy, 4=Special)
1
Load per sq ft (psf)15.7
Required capacity w/ 4:1 SF (lbs)2,200
Duty utilization (%)62.9%
Remaining capacity (lbs)325
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter platform length (ft) and platform width (ft).
- Set the number of workers, tool/equipment weight (lbs), and material weight (lbs) on the platform.
- Review total load (lbs), load per sq ft, duty rating (light/medium/heavy), and required capacity.
- Never exceed the rated capacity -- exceeding duty rating is a leading cause of scaffold collapses.
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