Tension Calculator

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Choose the physical setup that matches your system.
The hanging or pulled mass.
Upward acceleration is positive, downward is negative. Use 0 for a static or constant-speed load.
m/s²
Tension (T)Low tension
49.033N
Tension (kgf)5kgf
Tension (lbf)11.023lbf
Weight (W)49.033N
Tension T1 (N)49.033
Tension T2 (N)-
Weight W (N)49.033

The rope tension is 49.03 N.

  • Tension equals the mass times the net upward acceleration it experiences: T = m(g + a).
  • That force equals 5 kgf - the equivalent of holding 5 kg against gravity.
  • In imperial units the tension is 11.023 lbf.

Next stepCompare this against the rope or cable rated working load to confirm a safe margin.

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