Axial Pile Bearing Capacity Calculator (API RP 2A)

Calculate ultimate axial compression and tension capacities, unit skin friction (alpha and beta methods), and toe end bearing resistance per API RP 2A-WSD.

Pile Dimensions & Embedment

Pile Outside Diameter D (in):

Pile Wall Thickness t (in):

Pile Penetration Depth L (ft):

Pile Plugging Condition:

Soil Strata & Geotechnical Properties

Predominant Soil Type:

Effective Unit Weight γ' (pcf):

Design Factor of Safety (FS):

Steel Submerged Weight (kips):

Ultimate & Allowable Axial Capacity

Ultimate Compression Capacity (Q_ult):

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— Metric Tonnes

Allowable Compressive Load (Q_all):

—

With FS = —

Shaft Skin Friction (Q_s):

—

— % of total

End Bearing Resistance (Q_b):

—

— % of total

Ultimate Tension Pullout Capacity:

—

Allowable Tension Load:

—

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Axial Pile Bearing Capacity Calculator (API RP 2A)

Pile Dimensions & Embedment

Soil Strata & Geotechnical Properties

Ultimate & Allowable Axial Capacity

Frequently Asked Questions