🎿 DIN Calculator (Ski Binding Adjustment)
Get an estimated DIN release setting for your ski bindings based on your weight, height, age, and skiing ability.
What is a DIN setting?
DIN refers to the release force setting on ski bindings, which determines how much force is needed before the binding releases your boot in a fall. It is based on a German industrial standard (ISO 11088) that combines skier weight, height, age, boot sole length, and skiing ability into a single number.
How this estimate is calculated
This calculator follows the standard DIN chart method: your weight and height are each converted to a reference code, averaged together, then adjusted up or down based on your age and self-rated skier type (cautious, average, or aggressive). The result is looked up on the standard DIN release-value scale.
This is an estimate for general reference only. Ski binding settings should always be verified and adjusted by a certified ski shop technician using calibrated equipment — incorrect settings can increase injury risk.