At-Rest Earth Pressure Calculator
Estimate normally consolidated at-rest lateral earth pressure using the Jaky relation and user-supplied vertical effective stress.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter the parameters and units listed below.
- Review the formula and scope limits.
- Calculate locally in this browser.
Formula and scope
K₀ = 1 − sin φ′; σ′h = K₀σ′v. Not applicable to overconsolidated soil or design without additional analysis. This is an arithmetic aid only; verify inputs and assumptions independently.
Privacy
Inputs are processed locally and are not uploaded or stored.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does this select design or operating parameters?
No. It calculates only from values you provide and is not a safety or process recommendation.