Minimum Beam Depth Calculator
Professional calculator for determining minimum depth of nonprestressed beams according to ACI 318-19 Table 9.3.1.1. Perfect for structural engineers and designers.
ACI 318-19 CODE PROVISIONS
Table 9.3.1.1—Minimum depth of nonprestressed beams
| Support condition | Minimum h[1] |
|---|---|
| Simply supported | l/16 |
| One end continuous | l/18.5 |
| Both ends continuous | l/21 |
| Cantilever | l/8 |
Footnote [1]: Expressions applicable for normalweight concrete and f_y = 420 MPa.
For other cases, minimum h shall be modified in accordance with 9.3.1.1.1 through 9.3.1.1.3, as appropriate.
Section 9.3.1.1.1: For f_y other than 420 MPa, the expressions in Table 9.3.1.1
shall be multiplied by (0.4 + f_y/700).