Material Strength Comparison Calculator

Compare material yield/tensile strength against applied stress and determine safety factor.

Select a common engineering material. Properties are typical minimum values for standard grades.
The force applied to the cross-section of the part.
kN
Area of the loaded cross-section. For a 20mm rod, area is approx 314 mm².
mm²

Results

Applied Stress-MPa
Yield Strength-MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength-MPa
Safety Factor (Yield)-
Status-
References: ASM Handbook Vol. 1, MMPDS / MHDBK-5.