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Strain

Calculate strain using the strain formula.

Strain: -

Strain diagram

The diagram updates with your entries and is illustrative, not necessarily drawn to scale.

How this result was calculated

The formula, your substituted values, and the evaluated result are shown below.

Reference: Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 58.

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How the Strain works

This calculator applies the formula given in Formulae and Tables, State Examinations Commission (2014), page 58. Enter values in consistent units.

Formula and inputs

extension ÷ original

Inputs: Extension, Original length.

Using the result

The result is rounded to 6 decimal places. Check units, assumptions and significant figures before using the answer.