FAQ Category: Hammock Hang Calculator

The purpose of the Hammock Hang Calculator is to help you take the guesswork out of hanging your hammock to get a perfect setup every time.  However, there are a few things you need...

Suspension Length is the distance along the cord or webbing from which the hammock hangs, from the end of the hammock to the anchor (i.e., tree or post).

Cord Tension is the force exerted on the anchor point in line with the suspension. Tension is dependent on the combined weight of the hammock occupant, the hammock itself, and any gear attached to...

Shear Force is the force exerted in a horizontal direction away from the suspension anchor point. As with cord tension, it is dependent on hammock, occupant, and gear weight and on Hang Angle.

Weight in Hammock includes the weight of the hammock, its occupant, and any gear attached to the hammock.

Distance Between Anchors is the straight-line horizontal distance between the two anchor points.

The Hang Angle is the angle between the horizontal and the suspension cord or webbing, when the hammock is occupied. The hang angle may be increased by lengthening the suspension length, or decreased by...

Preferred sit height is the distance from the ground to the bottom of the center of the hammock when the occupant is sitting in the center. Think of it as the height of the...

Ridgeline Length is the end-to-end length of an optional ridgeline, or distance between hammock ends if there is no ridgeline, when the hammock is occupied. In the presence of a ridgeline, this measure assumes...

Hammock Length is the length of the hammock, laid flat out on the ground, typically between 9 and 11 feet (i.e., 108 and 132 inches).