Beam Reaction Calculator (Point Load)

How it works

R_right = P x a / L. R_left = P - R_right, where a is the distance from the left support.

Worked example

10 ft span, 1,000 lb at 3 ft from left: R_right = 300 lb, R_left = 700 lb.

When to use it

• The two reactions always sum to the applied load.
• A load at midspan splits evenly to both supports.

Related calculators

• Simple Beam Calculator (Uniform Load)
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