Beam Load Calculator

Find max moment and support reactions for a distributed load.

Max moment (N·m) 250
Each reaction (N) 1,000

Formula: M_max = w·L² ÷ 8 ; R = w·L ÷ 2

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Uniform load (w) = 2,000 N/m
3. Span (L) = 1
4.
5. Max moment = 250N·m
6. Each reaction = 1,000N
Did we solve your problem today?

Find the maximum bending moment and support reactions for a uniformly-loaded simply-supported beam.

The math behind it

Max moment = w × L² ÷ 8; each support reaction = w × L ÷ 2.

Worked example

2,000 N/m over 4 m → 4,000 N·m; 4,000 N each end.

FAQ

Beam size?

Compare the moment to the beam's capacity via bending stress.