Poisson's Ratio Formula

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Poisson's Ratio is defined as the ratio of the lateral and axial strain. For many metals and alloys, values of Poisson’s ratio range between 0.1 and 0.5. Check FAQs
𝛎=-(εLεln)
𝛎 - Poisson's Ratio?εL - Lateral Strain?εln - Longitudinal Strain?

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Here is how the Poisson's Ratio equation looks like.

-0.3226Edit=-(0.02Edit0.062Edit)
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Poisson's Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝛎=-(εLεln)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝛎=-(0.020.062)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝛎=-(0.020.062)
Next Step Evaluate
𝛎=-0.32258064516129
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝛎=-0.3226

Poisson's Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Poisson's Ratio
Poisson's Ratio is defined as the ratio of the lateral and axial strain. For many metals and alloys, values of Poisson’s ratio range between 0.1 and 0.5.
Symbol: 𝛎
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between -1 to 0.5.
Lateral Strain
Lateral Strain is the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter.
Symbol: εL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Longitudinal Strain
The Longitudinal Strain is ratio of change in length to original length.
Symbol: εln
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Longitudinal and Lateral Strain category

​Go Shear Strain given Tangential Displacement and Original Length
𝜂=tL0
​Go Bulk Strain
εb=∆VVT
​Go Tensile Strain
etension=ΔLL
​Go Lateral Strain
Sd=∆dd

How to Evaluate Poisson's Ratio?

Poisson's Ratio evaluator uses Poisson's Ratio = -(Lateral Strain/Longitudinal Strain) to evaluate the Poisson's Ratio, Poisson's Ratio formula is defined as the ratio of transverse strain to longitudinal strain in a material subjected to stress. It quantifies how much a material deforms in directions perpendicular to the applied load, providing insight into its elastic behavior and stability under various conditions. Poisson's Ratio is denoted by 𝛎 symbol.

How to evaluate Poisson's Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Poisson's Ratio, enter Lateral Strain L) & Longitudinal Strain ln) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Poisson's Ratio

What is the formula to find Poisson's Ratio?
The formula of Poisson's Ratio is expressed as Poisson's Ratio = -(Lateral Strain/Longitudinal Strain). Here is an example- 0.967742 = -(0.02/0.062).
How to calculate Poisson's Ratio?
With Lateral Strain L) & Longitudinal Strain ln) we can find Poisson's Ratio using the formula - Poisson's Ratio = -(Lateral Strain/Longitudinal Strain).
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