Related Resources: calculators

Equal Spacing Formulas and Calculator

Civil Engineering Design and Engineering
Fluids Engineering and Design

Equal Spacing Between Pickets Formulas and Calculator

In the fabrication of wood or structural steel component spacing may be required and determined by the fabricator.

Free (Basic) Membership minimum is required to use this calculator
Preview Equal Spacing Between Pickets Formulas and Calculator

A_t = W · N

Ta = T_i - A_t

W_s = Ta - N

FE = W_s + W

FC = W_s + W/2

C-C = FE

Where:

Units: The math is unit-less in that if all inch units are used the result is in inches and if all mm al used the the answers are given in mm. Also, meters, angstroms, or whatever makes you happy is used just keep the length units consistant.

W = Average Width of Component (in, mm),
N = Number of components,
T_i = =Total installation Length (in, mm),
Ta = Total gap available between components (in, mm),
A_t = Total Thickness of Components (in, mm),
W_s = Width of each space between pickets (in, mm),
FE = First Edge Distance to the far side of first picket (in, mm),
FC = = first edge to center of first picket (in, mm),
C - C = Center to center of each picket (in)

Click on Image for Large Size

Typical Application (Deck Balusters Spacing)

Related

• Gasket Compression and Fastener Spacing Design Equation and Calculator
• Pipe Support Hanger Spacing and Pipe Wall Thickness
• Division of Lengths and Spacing Formulas and Calculators
• Maximum Spacing for PVC and CPVC Hanger Supports