Text Neck Calculator

See how much force your head puts on your cervical spine at each forward-tilt angle. Drag the slider, or open a dedicated page for a specific angle.

FORWARD TILT → NECK LOAD

45°
FORCE ON CERVICAL SPINE
49 lb (22.2 kg)

Force by angle

ANGLE FORCE (LB) FORCE (KG) DETAILS
12 lb 5.4 kg ► VIEW
15° 27 lb 12.2 kg ► VIEW
30° 40 lb 18.1 kg ► VIEW
45° 49 lb 22.2 kg ► VIEW
60° 60 lb 27.2 kg ► VIEW

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REFERENCES

  1. Hansraj KK (2014). Assessment of stresses in the cervical spine caused by posture and position of the head. Surgical Technology International, 25:277–279.