How to Use LVL Beam Size Calculator

You want to know the size of the beams in laminated veneer lumber.

How do you find LVL beam size? Then this LVL Beam Size Calculator should be used.

This LVL beam size calculator can be used for all types of LVL beam sizes.

In this size calculator we can find Recommended LVL Beam Size. For that we have to find some things Dead Load (psf):, Live Load (psf):, Beam Area Width (ft):, Beam Area Length (ft):, and Span Length (ft):

Now let us see how to use this calculator.

Step 1: Live Load

The First step is to fill in the data as per your requirement for the live load of this beam. Fill in live loads occurring on LVL beam size.

Step 2: Dead Load

After entering the live load data, should we enter the dead load data, how much dead load is required on the horizontal beam, we should enter this blank space. We then proceed to step 3:

Step 3:  Beam Area Dimensions

After entering the dead load data, enter the width and length of the area the beam supports. Example: If the beam supports an area of 10 feet by 15 feet, enter 10 in the “Beam Area Width” field and 15 in the “Beam Area Length” field. We then proceed to step 4:

Step 4: Span Length

After entering the Beam Area Dimensions, Enter the length of the span that the beam covers. 

Step 5: Calculate

This step 5 is the final step. In which you have to click on “Calculate”, through which you will see the result. Which is as follows.

• Total Dead Load (lbs)
• Total Live Load (lbs)
• Total Load (lbs)
• Load per Foot (plf)
• Maximum Bending Moment (ft-lbs)
• Maximum Bending Moment (inch-lbs)
• Required Section Modulus (in³)
• Recommended LVL Beam Size