Cable Sag (Parabolic)
Calculate the mid-span sag of a horizontally suspended cable, wire, or pipe. This calculation uses the parabolic approximation, which is accurate for sags less than 10% of the span.
Sag = (w × L²) / (8 × T)
Last updated: April 13, 2026
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