Crane Outrigger Pad Calc

Will your outrigger pads support the crane load without sinking? Crane Outrigger Pad Calc checks ground bearing pressure against soil capacity so you can verify your pad sizing before every lift. Enter crane load, pad dimensions, pad shape, and soil type to calculate ground bearing pressure. See pass/fail against soil bearing capacity with safety factor and minimum pad size recommendation. CALCULATOR: - Supports square, round, and rectangular pads - Pad materials: timber, oak, steel plate, HDPE, composite - Ground pressure in PSI and PSF - Pass/fail indicator against soil bearing capacity - Minimum required pad size for your load MULTI-LOAD COMPARISON: Save and compare multiple crane setup configurations side by side. Quickly evaluate different pad sizes and load scenarios to find the optimal setup for your job site conditions. REFERENCE TABLES: - Common pad sizes (2x2 to 6x6 ft) with maximum load at various soil pressures - Soil bearing capacity guide: soft clay, medium clay, stiff clay, loose sand, compact sand, gravel - OSHA crane safety reminders and outrigger best practices SETTINGS: Toggle between Imperial and Metric units. Set default soil type for your region. Built for crane operators, riggers, and lift planners. Offline calculation — no internet required.