What is the standard weight per passenger?

IS 14665 and EN 81 standards use 75 kg per passenger as the standard calculation weight for passenger elevators.

What safety factor is used in load calculations?

A safety factor of 1.25× (125%) is typically applied to the rated load for structural calculations, and 1.5× for rope and component strength calculations.

How do I calculate freight elevator load?

Freight loads are calculated based on the maximum expected load per trip including the weight of handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks), plus the standard safety margin.

Elevator Load Calculator

Calculate the required load capacity including passenger weight, freight loads, and safety margins as per IS/EN standards.

⏱ 2 minFree ToolIS 14665 Standard

Project specifications

Tell us about your building and preferred finish.

Your estimate

A transparent preliminary breakdown.

Your tailored estimate will appear here.

Complete the project details and calculate to see equipment, installation, and maintenance costs.

Indicative estimate only. Final pricing depends on site conditions, shaft construction, civil work, selected specifications, and project requirements.

FAQ