This tool mirrors our domestic span table article. It does not cover roof beams, cantilevers or commercial loads. Pair with the beam size calculator and deflection calculator.
Disclaimer: Planning estimates only. Not Building Control evidence.
Domestic floor planning sizes by clear span. Use for budgeting, then get engineer calculations.
This tool mirrors our domestic span table article. It does not cover roof beams, cantilevers or commercial loads. Pair with the beam size calculator and deflection calculator.
Pick a clear span and load band to see a planning section from our domestic span table. Estimates only — confirm with a structural engineer.
| Span | Light | Typical | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 m | 152×89×16 | 178×102×19 | 203×133×25 |
| 3.0 m | 178×102×19 | 203×133×25 | 203×133×25 |
| 3.5 m | 178×102×19 | 203×133×25 | 203×133×30 |
| 4.0 m | 203×133×25 | 203×133×25 / 254×146×31 | 254×146×31 |
| 4.5 m | 203×133×30 | 254×146×31 | 254×146×37 |
| 5.0 m | 254×146×31 | 254×146×37 / 305×165×40 | 305×165×40 |
| 5.5 m | 254×146×37 | 305×165×40 | 305×165×46 |
| 6.0 m | 305×165×40 | 305×165×46 / 356×171×45 | 356×171×51 |