🧱 Scaffold Load Calculator
Check if your scaffold is overloaded based on total load and platform size
🧱 How to Use the Scaffold Load Calculator
This tool helps you determine whether a scaffold platform is overloaded by calculating the load per square meter (kg/m²). It’s designed for site supervisors, engineers, safety officers, and scaffold erectors.
✅ Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Enter the Platform Area (m²)
- Measure the total surface area of the scaffold platform (e.g., length × width).
- Example: 2.5 m × 1.4 m = 3.5 m²
- Enter the Total Load (kg)
- Add up the weight of:
- Workers
- Tools & equipment
- Materials stored on the platform
- Example: 500 kg (total)
- Add up the weight of:
- Click “Calculate Scaffold Load”
- The tool will automatically calculate Load per Square Meter (kg/m²).
- Review the Result
The calculator will show:- 🔢 Load per m²
- 🟢 Category (Light, Medium, Heavy, Unsafe)
- 🎨 Color-coded risk level
🧠 Load Category Reference:
| Load per m² (kg/m²) | Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 250 | ✅ Light Duty | Safe |
| 251–500 | ⚠️ Medium Duty | Caution |
| 501–750 | ⚠️ Heavy Duty | Engineer review needed |
| > 750 | ❌ Overloaded | Unsafe – Do not proceed |