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Strain Calculator

Strain from length change, and the stress it implies through Young’s modulus.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Strain

0.0008

Strain as a percentage
0.08 %
Microstrain
800 µε
Implied stress
160 MPa
Young’s modulus used
200 GPa
New length
2,001.6 mm

About the Strain Calculator

Strain from length change, and the stress it implies through Young’s modulus.

Also known as: youngs modulus calculator, elongation calculator, epsilon strain, deformation calculator.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter original length, change in length, material.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

ε = ΔL / L₀ · σ = E × ε

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Original length = 2,000 mm
  • Change in length = 1.6 mm
  • Material: Steel

the calculator returns:

  • Strain: 0.0008
  • Strain as a percentage: 0.08 %
  • Microstrain: 800 µε
  • Implied stress: 160 MPa