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Column Buckling Calculator

Euler elastic critical load for an ideal column.

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Critical load1,754.596338kN
FORMULA USEDPcr = π²EI/(KL)²
METHOD

How this calculation works

The calculator substitutes your values into the stated engineering relationship and evaluates the result using the displayed units. Change any input to recalculate instantly.

Important

This is an idealised engineering calculation. Confirm material properties, loading conditions and applicable design factors before specification or construction.