Column Buckling Calculator

Calculate critical buckling load using Euler's formula: Pcr = π²·E·I / (K·L)²

Inputs

Steel ≈ 200 GPa (29,000 ksi), Aluminum ≈ 70 GPa (10,000 ksi)
Second moment of area of the column cross-section
Total length of the column
Depends on end support conditions