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Stress is the internal force per unit area within a material that arises from externally applied forces, temperature changes, or other factors. Check FAQs
σ=FAelast
σ - Stress?F - Force?Aelast - Area?

Stress Example

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Here is how the Stress equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Stress equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Stress equation looks like.

1200Edit=66000Edit55Edit
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Stress Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ=FAelast
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ=66000N55
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ=6600055
LAST Step Evaluate
σ=1200Pa

Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Stress
Stress is the internal force per unit area within a material that arises from externally applied forces, temperature changes, or other factors.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Force
Force is the external influence that causes a material to deform, resulting in a change in shape or size.
Symbol: F
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area
The Area is the amount of two-dimensional space taken up by an object.
Symbol: Aelast
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Stress

​Go Normal Stress or Longitudinal Stress
σ=FAelast

Other formulas in Stress category

​Go Area of Body given Stress
Aelast=Fσ
​Go Change in Length given Longitudinal Stress
ΔL=εlL0
​Go Original Length given Longitudinal Stress
L0=ΔLεl

How to Evaluate Stress?

Stress evaluator uses Stress = Force/Area to evaluate the Stress, Stress formula is defined as a measure of the internal forces that occur within a material due to external loads, such as tension or compression, and is a critical factor in determining the material's ability to withstand deformation or failure, it is a fundamental concept in engineering and physics, used to analyze and predict the behavior of materials under various types of loading. Stress is denoted by σ symbol.

How to evaluate Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stress, enter Force (F) & Area (Aelast) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stress

What is the formula to find Stress?
The formula of Stress is expressed as Stress = Force/Area. Here is an example- 12000 = 66000/55.
How to calculate Stress?
With Force (F) & Area (Aelast) we can find Stress using the formula - Stress = Force/Area.
What are the other ways to Calculate Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stress-
  • Stress=Force/AreaOpenImg
Can the Stress be negative?
No, the Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Stress?
Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Stress can be measured.
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