Calculate stress (knots per square inch) by dividing applied force by the area over which it's distributed. Useful for engineering, physics, and material science applications.
Learn how to use the Knots Per Square Inch Calculator and understand stress calculations
Stress is a measure of the internal resistance of a material to deformation under an applied load. It is calculated by dividing the applied force by the area over which that force is distributed.
This calculator is useful in various engineering fields including:
If a force of 500 pounds is applied over an area of 20 square inches, the stress would be:
Stress = 500 lbf / 20 sq in = 25 Ksi (Kilopounds per square inch)