Geotechnical & Civil Soil Mechanics Engineering Suite

Geotechnical & Soil Lab

Convert soil bearing capacities, calculate loose-compacted volumes, model groundwater hydraulic flow with Darcy\'s Law, interpret Atterberg limits, and run USCS sieve classifications.

Bearing Capacity

Convert soil bearing capacities between Kilopascals (kPa), Tons/sq ft (tsf), Pounds/sq ft (psf), and kg/cm² with safety factor calculators.

Bearing Capacity Interconversion
SI standard metric unit
kPa
Short tsf (US Geotechnical)
tsf
psf
kg/cm²
Foundation Safety Calculations
Allowable Capacity:50.0 kPa(0.52 tsf)
Empirical Presets for Foundations

Explore Additional Utilities

Propeller pitch ↔ boat speed — theoretical boat speed

Calculate theoretical boat speed and actual speed based on propeller pitch, engine RPM, gear ratio, and hull slip percentages.

marine-engineering

Line length ↔ kite steering response — pivot arc

Analyze steering response lag and turning pivot arc diameter based on line length.

kite-surfing

Tanning solution strength — hide weight ↔ chemical ratio

Calculate tanning agent concentrations, water ratios, and oil emulsions needed based on cured hide weight.

taxidermy

Roving weight ↔ finished yarn yardage estimate

Calculate expected yarn yardage from roving mass based on target spinning grist (yards per pound or run).

fiber-arts

Retention aid — filler % ↔ chemical dosage

Determine required dry retention aid chemical dosage and mineral filler weights based on dry pulp fiber mass.

papermaking

Cabochon dome height ↔ base diameter ratio

Calculate cabochon dome proportions, bezel edge thickness, and curvature radii based on base shapes.

stonecutting

Pattern scaling — original size ↔ scaled dimensions

Scale sewing and cutting patterns up or down uniformly. Convert dimensions between source and target sizes.

leatherworking

Dye concentration — leather area ↔ product needed

Estimate leather dye volume needed based on total surface area, coat layers, and color reduction ratios.

leatherworking

Bit size — horse mouth width ↔ mm/inch measurement

Convert horse mouth width measurement to proper bit sizing in inches, centimeters, and millimeters with clearance safety margins.

equestrian

Soil Plasticity Index Calculator

Calculate Plasticity Index (PI) from Liquid Limit (LL) and Plastic Limit (PL), and interpret soil state using the Atterberg limits chart.

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Tolerance converter (ISO fit classes ↔ clearance)

Find upper and lower deviation limits for shaft and hole ISO 286 fit classes like H7, g6, f7, and compute clearances in microns or mm.

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Signature count — total pages ↔ sheets per signature

Divide book blocks into balanced signatures and calculate standard folded sheet configurations.

bookbinding

Sink rate — airspeed ↔ altitude loss per minute

Calculate glider sink rate in knots or m/s from airspeed and polar parameters, yielding altitude loss rate.

gliding-soaring

Nectar ↔ honey — volume reduction during curing

Calculate volume and weight reduction as bees dehydrate raw floral nectar (80% moisture) down to cured honey (18% moisture).

beekeeping

pH buffer amount — solution volume ↔ ml of pH up/down

Estimate the volume of phosphoric acid (pH Down) or potassium hydroxide (pH Up) needed to adjust nutrient water reservoirs.

hydroponics

Prism Power Converter

Convert ophthalmic prism power between prism diopters (PD) and degrees of deviation, with light bending estimations.

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Vibration Converter (d ↔ v ↔ a)

Convert sinusoidal mechanical vibration parameters between displacement, velocity, and acceleration at a given frequency.

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Adhesive ratio — PVA ↔ paste ↔ water formulation

Formulate custom bookbinding adhesive mixtures (polyvinyl acetate and wheat starch paste) for perfect open time and flexibility.

bookbinding

Cadence ↔ speed — gear ratio + RPM → km/h

Determine speed based on cadence (RPM), chainring/cog teeth counts, and tire circumference.

cycling-advanced

Visibility — Secchi depth ↔ water clarity rating

Estimate underwater horizontal visibility and water quality indices using standard Secchi disk depth readings.

scuba-diving