Calculating Tensile Stress(Revised May 2024) |
The tensile stress formula is extremely simple:
Where:
S: Tensile Stress (Megapascals [MPa])
F: Force (Newtons [N])
A: Cross-Sectional Area (square millimeters [mm2])
Once you have the Tensile Stress, you can then check up on your material's tensile yield stress (listed in materials datasheets) to see if it can withstand it with a sufficient safety factor.
Pre-Built CalculatorForce (Newtons [N]) Cross-Sectional Area (square millimeters [mm2]) Tensile Stress (Megapascals [MPa]) |