Rivet Size Calculator
Calculate recommended rivet diameter and grip length based on material thickness and joint type.
Joint Specifications
Total thickness of materials to be joined
Type of joint being fastened
Material of the rivet
Primary load direction
Safety Factors
Design safety factor
Total rivets in the joint
Total load on the joint
Recommended Diameter
0.000
in
Grip Length
0.000
in
Drill Size
0.000
in
Joint Type
Lap Joint
Rivet Material
Aluminum
Load per Rivet
0 lbs
Shear Strength
0 psi
Total Grip
0.000
in (material + clearance)
Rivet Length
0.000
in (recommended)
Safety Factor
2.0
selected
Rivet diameter should be 3× the thickness of the thickest material (for lap joints).
D = √(4 × F / (π × τ × n))
Grip = Total Thickness + 1.5 × D