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Cantilever Beam Deflection Calculator

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Cantilever Beam Deflection Calculator

Calculates area moment of inertia for common shapes, then uses cantilever beam formulas to estimate stiffness and end deflection.

Cross-Section / Area MOI

Cantilever Inputs

Imperial inputs use in, lbf, and ksi. Area MOI is reported in in⁴.

Results

Area MOI

Stiffness

k = 3EI / L³

Deflection

δ = FL³ / 3EI

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