Area of Footing Formula

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Area of Footing is the area of the foundation. Check FAQs
A=PLΡ
A - Area of Footing?PL - Column Load?Ρ - Soil bearing pressure?

Area of Footing Example

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3000Edit=150Edit50Edit
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Area of Footing Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Area of Footing?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=PLΡ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=150kN50Pa
Next Step Convert Units
A=150000N50Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=15000050
LAST Step Evaluate
A=3000

Area of Footing Formula Elements

Variables
Area of Footing
Area of Footing is the area of the foundation.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Column Load
The Column Load is the load acting on the column cross-section.
Symbol: PL
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Soil bearing pressure
soil bearing pressure is the resistance offered by soil under certain pressure.
Symbol: Ρ
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Area of Footing?

Area of Footing evaluator uses Area of Footing = Column Load/Soil bearing pressure to evaluate the Area of Footing, The Area of Footing formula is defined as the area which is occupied by the foundation of any structure. Area of Footing is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Area of Footing using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Area of Footing, enter Column Load (PL) & Soil bearing pressure (Ρ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Area of Footing

What is the formula to find Area of Footing?
The formula of Area of Footing is expressed as Area of Footing = Column Load/Soil bearing pressure. Here is an example- 2000 = 150000/50.
How to calculate Area of Footing?
With Column Load (PL) & Soil bearing pressure (Ρ) we can find Area of Footing using the formula - Area of Footing = Column Load/Soil bearing pressure.
Can the Area of Footing be negative?
Yes, the Area of Footing, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Area of Footing?
Area of Footing is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Area of Footing can be measured.
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