Cantilever — UDL
Compute max moment and free-end deflection of a cantilever under full-span UDL.
Inputs
Formula
Mmax = w L²/2; δ = w L⁴/(8EI)
How to use
- Fill in Length L, UDL w, Young's mod. E, Moment of inertia I in the Inputs section (watch the unit on each field).
- Click Calculate; the tool evaluates the formula shown above.
- Read Max moment Mmax, Free-end defl. δ in the results area.
Formula notesCantilever with UDL w: fixed-end moment M = w·L²/2, deflection δ = w·L⁴/(8EI).