Pile Capacity Calculator
Calculate ultimate and allowable pile capacity for driven and bored piles. Determine shaft friction and end bearing contributions.
Enter pile parameters to calculate capacity
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This calculator provides PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES ONLY and is intended for planning and budgeting purposes. Results should NOT be used for final structural design or construction without verification by a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
By using this tool, you acknowledge that:
1. All calculations are indicative and may not account for site-specific conditions, load combinations, or local code requirements.
About This Calculator
The Pile Capacity Calculator helps geotechnical engineers and foundation designers determine safe working loads for driven and bored piles in UAE and Gulf soil conditions. Calculate ultimate pile capacity from shaft friction and end bearing contributions, with appropriate factors of safety for different pile types and installation methods.
When to Use This Calculator
- Designing deep foundations for high-rise buildings
- Verifying pile capacity from load test results
- Comparing driven vs bored pile options
- Estimating pile lengths for tender submissions
- Assessing pile capacity in layered soil profiles
How to Use This Calculator
Select Pile Type
Choose driven (precast, steel) or bored (cast-in-place, CFA) pile type.
Enter Pile Geometry
Input pile diameter and length (or tip elevation).
Define Soil Layers
Enter soil stratigraphy with SPT N-values or shear strength parameters.
Set Design Parameters
Specify adhesion factors, bearing capacity factors, and FOS.
Calculate Capacity
Get shaft friction, end bearing, and total allowable pile load.
Typical Scenarios in UAE & Gulf Projects
Geotechnical consultant designs 1.2m diameter bored piles for 50-story tower. Calculator determines 45m pile length required to reach rock and achieve 12,000 kN working load, with 65% shaft friction and 35% end bearing contribution.
Foundation engineer evaluates 600mm precast driven piles for highway bridge. Tool calculates capacity in dense sand with high N-values, recommending 25m length for 3,500 kN allowable load with FOS 2.5.
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Last Updated: January 2026
Standards Reference: BS EN 1997-1 Eurocode 7, ASCE Standard Pile Foundation Design, API RP 2A for Offshore