How to Use Plywood Load Capacity Calculator

Select Plywood Thickness:

• Use the dropdown menu labeled “Plywood Thickness (inches)” to select the desired thickness of the plywood (e.g., 3/4 inch, 1/2 inch, or 1/4 inch).

Enter Span Between Supports:

• In the input field labeled “Span between supports (inches)”, enter the distance between the supports in inches (e.g., 24 inches).

Enter Safety Factor:

• In the input field labeled “Safety Factor”, enter the safety factor you want to use (e.g., 2.0).

Calculate Load Capacity:

• Click the “Calculate Load Capacity” button.

View the Results:

• The results will be displayed below the button, showing detailed steps of the calculation, including the maximum load capacity without the safety factor and the adjusted load capacity with the safety factor.

Example Usage:

1. Select Plywood Thickness:
   • Choose “0.75” from the dropdown menu.
2. Enter Span Between Supports:
   • Type 24 in the input field for the span.
3. Enter Safety Factor:
   • Type 2 in the input field for the safety factor.
4. Calculate Load Capacity:
   • Click the “Calculate Load Capacity” button.
5. View Results:
   • The results section will display detailed information about the calculation steps, such as:
     • Plywood Thickness: 3/4 inch
     • Span between supports: 24 inches
     • Safety Factor: 2.0
     • Maximum Load Capacity (without safety factor): 40 psf
     • Adjusted Load Capacity (with safety factor): 20 psf