Strain Calculator

Strain is the change in length divided by original length — a dimensionless measure of deformation.

ε = ΔL / L₀
  • ε = strain
  • ΔL = change in length
  • L₀ = original length

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Result

Enter values and press Calculate.
ε = ΔL / L₀

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