To calculate the chain sag, square the length of the span, multiply by the weight per unit length, then divide by the product of 8 times the total tension.

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Enter the weight per unit length (lb/in), the length of the span (in), and the total tension (lb) into the Chain Sag Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Chain Sag.

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