Calculate the force exerted by wind on a surface or structure.
Structural Details
m²
m/s
Cd
Calculation Results
Enter area, wind speed, and drag coefficient
About this calculator
Quick Reference
FWind Force
vWind Speed (m/s)
AProjected Area
CdDrag Coefficient
Overview
Wind load is the pressure exerted by the wind on a structure. It is essential for engineers to calculate this to ensure buildings and signs can withstand high winds and storms.
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Pro Tips
Pressure (P) = 0.613 × v² (for v in m/s).
Force (F) = Pressure × Area × Drag Coefficient.
A flat plate has a drag coefficient of approx 1.28.
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Fun Facts
"Skyscrapers are designed to sway slightly in high winds to reduce the stress on the structure."
"The Burj Khalifa's design was tested in wind tunnels to minimize the effects of wind vortices."
"Wind force increases with the square of the speed; doubling the wind speed quadruples the force!"
