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About the website

ScaffoldCalculators.com is a free collection of calculators for scaffolding and temporary works. Every tool shows its formulas, inputs and assumptions, so you can follow and verify each step instead of taking a number on trust.

Principles

Every formula shown

Each calculator shows the equations behind the result, so it can be followed and checked by hand.

Every assumption stated

Inputs, material values, component data and simplifications are stated alongside the result, not hidden in code.

Reviewed by an engineer

AI tools help write the code. Every formula, unit and assumption is then reviewed and corrected by the author.

Why these calculators exist

Quick preliminary checks — beam capacity, bearing pressure under base plates, component data — come up every day on site and in the design office. These tools make those checks faster and more transparent.

Available calculators

Beam check — preliminary check of scaffold beams, with component data.

Scaffold base calculator — bearing pressure under base plates and sole boards.

New tools are added regularly.

How the calculators are built

AI tools help write the initial code and formula implementations. The author then selects, designs, reviews and corrects every calculator. Errors can still remain, so please report anything that looks wrong. See the Disclaimer for the limits of use.

What the results are for

Results are for preliminary estimation and educational purposes only. They do not replace professional engineering judgement, applicable codes and standards, or design verification by a qualified engineer.

How the site is funded

All calculators are free to use, with no ads and no sign-up. The site is funded by the author, with optional support through Buy Me a Coffee, which never influences calculator content or results. The Privacy policy explains how your data is handled.

Policies

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Who is behind the site

Read About the author to learn about the engineer who builds and checks the calculators.