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you need to decide about the required strength for the foundation for the structure to be built on then you need to decide the type of foundation to use on that you find the required bearing capacity then you find at what depth you get that bearing capacity at your site this is the minimum depth for the foundation required you may be required to go at more depth for many other resons.