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Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator

Added dead load + wind uplift from a rooftop PV array.

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Added dead load (kN/m²)
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Total added weight (kg)

PV adds only ~0.15–0.25 kN/m² — most roofs barely notice the weight. WIND is the real fight: uplift on tilted panels demands anchors or serious ballast; check that case with the uplift tool.

Formula

DL = (n·W_panel + ballast)·g / A
References: IS 875 Part 3; SEAOC PV ASCE 7 guidance

Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator is a free solar panel roof load for structural engineers, fabricators and site engineers — instant, accurate and 100% client-side, with the governing formula and reference shown next to the result so the number can be defended, not just quoted.

About Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator

Added dead load + wind uplift from a rooftop PV array. The calculation implements DL = (n·W_panel + ballast)·g / A (IS 875 Part 3; SEAOC PV ASCE 7 guidance). PV adds only ~0.15–0.25 kN/m² — most roofs barely notice the weight. WIND is the real fight: uplift on tilted panels demands anchors or serious ballast; check that case with the uplift tool.

How to use Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator

  1. 1Enter Number of panels.
  2. 2Enter Panel + frame weight each in kg.
  3. 3Enter Array footprint in m².
  4. 4Enter Ballast (if ballasted system) in kg.
  5. 5Read Added dead load, Total added weight instantly — no submit button needed.
  6. 6Need US units? Flip the SI/Imperial toggle and every field converts.

Why use Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator?

  • Implements the standard formula — DL = (n·W_panel + ballast)·g / A
  • Reference cited on-page: IS 875 Part 3; SEAOC PV ASCE 7 guidance
  • One-click SI ⇄ Imperial toggle — values convert in place, physics stays in SI
  • Runs entirely in your browser — nothing uploaded, free forever

Frequently asked questions

What formula does the Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator use?+

It computes DL = (n·W_panel + ballast)·g / A, per IS 875 Part 3; SEAOC PV ASCE 7 guidance. The formula is displayed under the result.

What should I keep in mind when using this calculator?+

PV adds only ~0.15–0.25 kN/m² — most roofs barely notice the weight. WIND is the real fight: uplift on tilted panels demands anchors or serious ballast; check that case with the uplift tool.

Can I use this for real structural design?+

It implements the exact textbook/code formula cited below the result and is ideal for sizing, checking and learning. Final designs should be verified by a qualified engineer against the full code with all load cases.

Is the Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator free to use?+

Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no limits. It runs client-side in your browser, so inputs stay private and results are instant even on slow connections.

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