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Composite Section Moment of Inertia Calculator

Combine component shapes using centroid calculations and the parallel-axis theorem.

Composite Section Moment of Inertia Calculator

Geometry input

Define your section

01 / INPUT

Two-rectangle composite section

Width of the first rectangle

Height of the first rectangle

Width of the second rectangle

Height of the second rectangle

Height of its centroid above the common baseline

Live analysis

Calculated properties

02 / OUTPUT
Two-rectangle composite section
19,270,830
mm⁴
Iy5,208,333 mm⁴
Total area10,000 mm²
Centroid y62.5 mm
Applied formulaΣ(Ic + Ad²)
Assumptions and limitations
  • Two non-overlapping rectangles; Rectangle 2 centroid height is measured from a common baseline.

Length inputs are converted to millimetres for calculations. Review the assumptions before using results in engineering work.

About this calculation

Enter the required dimensions and select the appropriate length unit. The calculator displays results based on the selected calculation and its stated assumptions.

Moment of inertia and related section properties depend on the geometry, reference axes, units, and assumptions used. Review the displayed formula and assumptions before using any result.

These tools are intended for educational and preliminary engineering calculations. Independently verify critical results before using them in engineering design or safety-related work.

Calculation methodology

Learn about formulas, units, assumptions, and calculation limitations in our calculation methodology.

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