ASCE 7-16/22 Load Combinations — Pro Calculator

This professional-grade calculator assembles LRFD (§2.3), ASD (§2.4), and service-level (Appendix C-style) combinations. It ranks the governing case, shows the full math trace, and lets you share, print to PDF, or export JSON.

Input Loads

Basic loads

Use consistent units (kips, kN, psf, etc.).

Code & method

Commonly 0.7E in ASD seismic combos.

Keyboard: press G to jump to governing case.

Results

Governing Case

Factored effect
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Ranked combinations (highest absolute factored effect first)
# Combo Equation Factored effect Δ to #1

Toggle Show math trace to expand equations with substituted values.

Derivations & Clause Labels
What changed in 7‑22? (short context)
  • Wind provisions updated (basic wind speed maps, WBDR/Exposure clarifications). Verify W from your wind calc when switching 7‑16 ↔ 7‑22.
  • Component & cladding guidance streamlined; roof zoning simplified in places.
  • Tornado maps introduced for select regions (not included here; treat separately when applicable).

Methodology & Scope

This calculator assembles common ASCE 7‑16/7‑22 combination forms for LRFD (§2.3), ASD (§2.4), and service-level checks (Appendix C style). Wind & seismic inputs are effects obtained from your dedicated ASCE 7 wind/seismic calculations. Jurisdictional requirements govern.

Authorship and Review

Tool developed by Ugo Candido. Content verified by CalcDomain Editorial.
Last reviewed for accuracy on: .