Catenary Calculator

Set chain length, water depth, chain size and force. The curve view shows seabed contact when force is below lift-off force.

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Chain Length and Scope vs Water Depth

Red line: chain length. Blue line: scope ratio.

Chain Curve

10 mm (2.3 kg/m)

Distance from anchor (x) vs chain height above seabed (y).