Stress Calculator

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Choose the variable you want to calculate. The other fields become your inputs.
Selecting a preset fills Young's modulus automatically. You can override it.
The axial force applied to the cross-section.
Cross-sectional area perpendicular to the applied force.
Stress (σ)
100

Mechanical stress: force per unit area

UnitMPa
Force (F)10,000N
Area (A)0.0001m²
100 MPa
Low stress<50Moderate50-150High150-250Very high250+

Result: 100.0000 MPa of mechanical stress.

  • A force of 1.000e+4 N over 1.000e-4 m² produces 100.0000 MPa of normal stress.
  • These calculations assume linear-elastic behavior. If stress exceeds the yield strength, permanent deformation (plasticity) occurs.

Next stepCompare the computed stress to the material yield strength to check for a safety margin. The safety factor is yield strength divided by applied stress.

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