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The Mechanical Advantage of Lever is the ratio that indicates how much a lever amplifies an input force, allowing for easier lifting or moving of loads. Check FAQs
MA=l1l2
MA - Mechanical Advantage of Lever?l1 - Length of Effort Arm?l2 - Length of Load Arm?

Leverage Example

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Here is how the Leverage equation looks like.

9.4737Edit=900Edit95Edit
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Leverage Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Leverage?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
MA=l1l2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
MA=900mm95mm
Next Step Convert Units
MA=0.9m0.095m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
MA=0.90.095
Next Step Evaluate
MA=9.47368421052632
LAST Step Rounding Answer
MA=9.4737

Leverage Formula Elements

Variables
Mechanical Advantage of Lever
The Mechanical Advantage of Lever is the ratio that indicates how much a lever amplifies an input force, allowing for easier lifting or moving of loads.
Symbol: MA
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Effort Arm
The Length of Effort Arm is the distance from the fulcrum to the point where effort is applied on a lever, influencing the lever's mechanical advantage.
Symbol: l1
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Load Arm
The Length of Load Arm is the distance from the pivot point to the point where the load is applied on a lever, influencing its mechanical advantage.
Symbol: l2
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Mechanical Advantage of Lever

​Go Mechanical Advantage
MA=WP

Other formulas in Components of Lever category

​Go Maximum bending moment in lever
Mb=P((l1)-(d1))
​Go Bending stress in lever of rectangular cross section given bending moment
σb=32Mbπbl(d2)
​Go Bending stress in lever of rectangular cross section
σb=32(P((l1)-(d1)))πbl(d2)
​Go Bending stress in lever of elliptical cross section given bending moment
σb=32Mbπb(a2)

How to Evaluate Leverage?

Leverage evaluator uses Mechanical Advantage of Lever = Length of Effort Arm/Length of Load Arm to evaluate the Mechanical Advantage of Lever, Leverage formula is defined as the ratio of effort arm to load arm in a lever system, providing a mechanical advantage to lift or move heavy loads with less effort. Mechanical Advantage of Lever is denoted by MA symbol.

How to evaluate Leverage using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Leverage, enter Length of Effort Arm (l1) & Length of Load Arm (l2) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Leverage

What is the formula to find Leverage?
The formula of Leverage is expressed as Mechanical Advantage of Lever = Length of Effort Arm/Length of Load Arm. Here is an example- 9.473684 = 0.9/0.095.
How to calculate Leverage?
With Length of Effort Arm (l1) & Length of Load Arm (l2) we can find Leverage using the formula - Mechanical Advantage of Lever = Length of Effort Arm/Length of Load Arm.
What are the other ways to Calculate Mechanical Advantage of Lever?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mechanical Advantage of Lever-
  • Mechanical Advantage of Lever=Load on lever/Effort on LeverOpenImg
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