Calculating wind loads since 2002

Permit-ready wind loads, in seconds. not spreadsheets. 100% approved. ASCE 7-22 exact.

The original online wind load calculator. Enter an address or ZIP code, get code-correct ASCE 7-22 (and ASCE 7-16) design pressures and a permit-ready report — components & cladding, MWFRS, and roofs, all in one platform.

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Design pressures · Zone 5 · Risk Cat II
Zone 4 — field+38.2 / −41.6 psf
Zone 5 — corner+38.2 / −51.3 psf
Roof Zone 3−68.4 psf
Velocity pressure qh30.1 psf
Basic wind speed V
170
mph · Collier County override
ASCE 7-22 · Exposure C

One platform. Every wind load calculation.

The full code path — from address lookup to a permit-ready report — without leaving the browser. The professional wind load software engineers, architects, and contractors have trusted since 2002.

Wind speed by ZIP code

Pre-verified ASCE 7-22 wind speeds for every U.S. ZIP code, with local jurisdiction overrides (Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Florida HVHZ) applied automatically.

C&C, MWFRS & roofs

A components and cladding wind load calculator, MWFRS pressures, and every roof shape — one shared workflow, zero re-keying between calculators.

Permit-ready reports + Excel

Engineering report or architectural schedule — export a real Excel (.xlsx) file for AutoCAD drop-in, plus PDF, print, and CSV. ASCE-edition disclaimers added automatically.

Every wind load calculator, one subscription

From a window design pressure calculator to roof uplift and signs — ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 7-16, all 50 states, all four Risk Categories.

Windows, doors & shutters

Window design pressure calculator for components and cladding — positive and negative design pressures by effective wind area and zone.

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MWFRS buildings

Main Wind Force Resisting System pressures (Directional & Envelope) for the full building — all heights, ASCE 7-22 Chapters 27 & 28.

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Roof wind load calculator

Gable, hip, monoslope, flat, sawtooth and more — roof uplift and component pressures for every shape.

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Solar panel wind load

Rooftop and ground-mount solar wind load calculator per ASCE 7-22 §29.4 — design loads for racking and attachments.

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Signs & freestanding walls

Wind load calculator for signs, fences, and freestanding walls — force coefficients per ASCE 7-22 Chapter 29.

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Free wind load calculator

Try a free wind load calculator with Florida Building Code overrides — get a wind speed by ZIP before you subscribe.

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We’ve used Wind Load Solutions for a while now, and we would recommend this program quite readily. We’ve tried other programs in the past, and they were complicated to use, almost cumbersome. They give you all the necessary tools and reference links to get the job completed. Also, I can’t say enough about Greg’s helpfulness and knowledge of the entire operation.

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We use the wind load solutions calculator daily at our firm. We love it because it’s user friendly and accurate. We use the software exclusively for all of our wind pressure design needs for over 3 years now and have successfully permitted hundreds of projects using it.

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Wind load calculator FAQ

How do I calculate wind load with WindLoadCalc?

Enter your address or ZIP code and WindLoadCalc looks up the ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for your site, applies local jurisdiction overrides, then calculates components & cladding (C&C) and MWFRS design pressures and produces a permit-ready report.

Does the calculator support ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 7-16?

Yes. WindLoadCalc supports both ASCE 7-22 and ASCE 7-16 wind load calculations, including all four Risk Categories and Exposure Categories B, C, and D.

Can I export wind load results to Excel?

Yes. Every wind load report can be exported as a real Excel (.xlsx) Architectural Schedule for AutoCAD drop-in, plus PDF, print, and CSV.

Does it handle Florida HVHZ and Miami-Dade wind loads?

Yes. WindLoadCalc applies Florida High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) and local county overrides such as Miami-Dade, Broward, and Collier automatically, and supports all 50 states.

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Engineers have been running wind loads on WindLoadCalc since 2002. Start free and see why permit reviewers have approved our reports for 24 straight years.