Input Parameters
The maximum force applied before the material breaks
The original cross-sectional area of the test specimen
Tensile Strength (σ)
0 MPa
Results
Enter force and area values to calculate tensile strength
0 MPa
Calculation Details
Ultimate Force
0 N
Cross-Sectional Area
0 mm²
σ = F ÷ A = 0 ÷ 0 = 0 MPa
Material Comparison
Compare your calculated tensile strength with common engineering materials
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How to Use This Calculator
Learn about tensile strength and the formula
Tensile strength (also known as ultimate tensile strength or UTS) is the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking.
It is a critical property in materials science and engineering that helps determine:
- How much load a structural component can safely carry
- Whether a material is suitable for a specific application
- Safety factors for engineering designs
- Quality control in manufacturing processes
σ = F / A
σ
Tensile Strength
(Stress in MPa, psi, etc.)
F
Ultimate Force
(Force at failure in N, lbf)
A
Cross-Sectional Area
(Original area in mm², in²)
The tensile strength is calculated by dividing the maximum force applied to the material by its original cross-sectional area. This gives the stress value at which the material fails.
Enter the Ultimate Force (F)
Input the maximum force applied to the material before it broke. Select the appropriate unit (Newtons, Kilonewtons, Pound-force, etc.).
Enter the Cross-Sectional Area (A)
Input the original cross-sectional area of the test specimen (before stretching). Choose from mm², cm², in², etc.
Select Your Preferred Result Unit
Choose the unit for the result (MPa, GPa, psi, ksi, bar, etc.). The calculator will automatically convert.
View Your Results
The tensile strength is calculated automatically as you type. You can print the results or compare with common materials.
Stress/Strength Units
- 1 MPa = 1 N/mm²
- 1 GPa = 1,000 MPa
- 1 MPa = 145.038 psi
- 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa
- 1 bar = 0.1 MPa
Force Units
- 1 kN = 1,000 N
- 1 lbf = 4.448 N
- 1 kip = 4,448.22 N
- 1 kgf = 9.807 N
