Pit Depth Calculator

Calculate minimum elevator pit depth.

Rate of movement or motion.
fpm
Enter the buffer (1=spring, 2=oil) value for this calculation.
Vertical measurement from base to top.
in

Results

Buffer Stroke:
Calculated buffer stroke based on your inputs.
-in
Runby:
Calculated runby based on your inputs.
-in
Minimum Pit Depth:
Minimum required or calculated value.
-in
Reference: ASME A17 Standards. ASME A17.1 pit depth requirements.