Fillet Weld Strength Calculator

Estimate static capacity of a single straight fillet weld.

Fillet weld leg size: 6 mm
Live concept view — geometry scales with the entered design condition.

Estimate static capacity of a single straight fillet weld.

Design inputs

Enter known values using the units shown. Results and the live SVG view update immediately.

PRELIMINARY RESULT

Effective throat4.24 mm

Estimated capacity: 50,904 N

Effective throat
4.24 mm
Estimated capacity
50,904 N

Calculation detail

Formula: Capacity = 0.707 × leg size × effective length × allowable shear stress

Static weld capacity is based on the effective throat area of one straight fillet weld.

FORMULA VERIFICATION

Units, scope and reference

Reference: AWS D1.1/D1.1M reference context; geometric throat relation for an equal-leg fillet weld.

Internal unit basis: mm² and N/mm². Outputs: N.

Valid conditions: Positive effective dimensions and source-controlled allowable shear stress.

Limitations: Not an AWS design check; excludes code qualification, eccentricity and fatigue.