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Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator
Calculate allowable soil bearing capacity for shallow foundations using Terzaghi's equation
Soil Cohesion (c)
(psf)
Friction Angle (φ)
(degrees)
Soil Unit Weight
(pcf)
Foundation Depth
(feet)
Foundation Width
(feet)
Factor of Safety
2.5 (Conservative)
3.0 (Standard)
3.5 (Very Conservative)
Calculate