Typical Floor Loads
Typical uniformly and concentrated floor loads are indicated below.
| Type of Application | Concentrated Load (kN) | Uniformly Distributed Load (kN/m2) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom, dwelling | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Bedroom, hotel | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Bathroom | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Balcony, dwelling | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Balcony, hotel or guest house | 1.5 kN/m at outer edge | 3.0 |
| Communal area | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Factory, general | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Kitchen, communal | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Laboratory | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Laundry | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Library | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Office | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| WC | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Warehouse, general storage | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Work area, general | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Workshop | 4.5 | 5.0 |
How to Calculate Load in kN?
If you have the mass in kg - the load in kN can be calculated as
F = m g / 1000 (1)
where
F = load (N)
m = mass (kg)
g = gravitational acceleration (9.81 m/s2)
Example - Calculate the Load from a 800 kg Pallet
The load from a pallet with mass 800 kg can be calculated as
F = (800 kg) (9.81 m/s2) / 1000
= 7.8 kN
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