Tensile Strength Calculator
Calculate tensile strength using σ = F / A. Enter the applied force in Newtons and cross-sectional area in mm².
How to Use the Tensile Strength Calculator
- Enter the applied force in Newtons (N).
- Enter the cross-sectional area of the specimen in mm².
- Click Calculate to get the stress result in MPa.
Casos de Uso
- •Verifying material selection in structural design.
- •Quality control in metal part manufacturing.
- •Educational mechanics of materials calculations.
Fórmula
σ = F / A, where σ is stress (MPa), F is the applied force (N), and A is the cross-sectional area (mm²).
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is tensile strength?
Tensile strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched before breaking, measured in MPa or GPa.
Why is area in mm²?
Dividing force in N by area in mm² gives N/mm², which equals MPa — the standard pressure unit in materials science.
What are typical tensile strength values?
Structural steel: 400–700 MPa, aluminium: 70–700 MPa, titanium: 200–1400 MPa, carbon fibre: up to 3500 MPa.