Compressed Length of Coil Spring Formula

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Compressed length of spring is the length of spring subjected to maximum load. Check FAQs
Lc=L+GA
Lc - Compressed Length of Spring?L - Solid Length of Spring?GA - Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs?

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44.5Edit=42Edit+2.5Edit
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Compressed Length of Coil Spring Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lc=L+GA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lc=42mm+2.5mm
Next Step Convert Units
Lc=0.042m+0.0025m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lc=0.042+0.0025
Next Step Evaluate
Lc=0.0445m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lc=44.5mm

Compressed Length of Coil Spring Formula Elements

Variables
Compressed Length of Spring
Compressed length of spring is the length of spring subjected to maximum load.
Symbol: Lc
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Solid Length of Spring
Solid Length of Spring is defined as the axial length of the spring which is so compressed that the adjacent coils touch each other.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs
Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs is the summation of axial gap between two adjacent coils.
Symbol: GA
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Compressed Length of Coil Spring?

Compressed Length of Coil Spring evaluator uses Compressed Length of Spring = Solid Length of Spring+Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs to evaluate the Compressed Length of Spring, The Compressed length of coil spring is the axial length of the spring, which is subjected to maximum compressive force. Compressed Length of Spring is denoted by Lc symbol.

How to evaluate Compressed Length of Coil Spring using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Compressed Length of Coil Spring, enter Solid Length of Spring (L) & Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs (GA) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Compressed Length of Coil Spring

What is the formula to find Compressed Length of Coil Spring?
The formula of Compressed Length of Coil Spring is expressed as Compressed Length of Spring = Solid Length of Spring+Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs. Here is an example- 44500 = 0.042+0.0025.
How to calculate Compressed Length of Coil Spring?
With Solid Length of Spring (L) & Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs (GA) we can find Compressed Length of Coil Spring using the formula - Compressed Length of Spring = Solid Length of Spring+Total Axial Gap between Coils of Springs.
Can the Compressed Length of Coil Spring be negative?
No, the Compressed Length of Coil Spring, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Compressed Length of Coil Spring?
Compressed Length of Coil Spring is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Compressed Length of Coil Spring can be measured.
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