Anchor Embedment

Illustrative tension embedment — verify with ICC-ES data.

Tension (lb)

f'c (psi)

Bolt Ø (in)

Tab to move between fields

Illustr. embed

18.25 in

Torque hint33 ft-lb

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the design tension load in pounds that the anchor bolt must resist.
Enter the concrete compressive strength f'c in psi (4,500 psi is a common structural mix).
Enter the bolt diameter in inches — common anchor bolts are 1/2" (0.5"), 5/8" (0.625"), and 3/4" (0.75").
Read the illustrative embedment depth in inches and the torque hint in ft-lb as a starting reference.
Always verify final embedment depths against ICC-ES evaluation reports for the specific anchor product.

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