Snow Load Calculator

Design roof snow load per NBC 2020. Select a location or enter custom ground snow load (Ss) and rain load (Sr). Results for ULS and SLS with factor breakdown.

For preliminary use only. This tool is not a substitute for professional engineering; obtain stamped design from a licensed engineer for construction. Reference: NBC 2020 (PDF).

Location & climate

Select province and city for NBC 2020 climatic data.

Importance & roof

Pitch as rise:run (e.g. 4:12 = 4 in. rise per 12 in. run).