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Wire Diameter

Wire Diameter

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Discover Your Spring Constant (k) with Our Calculator

Looking to determine the spring constant (k) for a specific spring? You're in the right place. The spring constant, denoted as 'k,' represents the rate of force required to move a spring over a defined distance. This distance can be either in inches or millimeters, depending on your preference. With the spring constant units in either inches or millimeters, you can easily calculate the spring force for your specific needs. To find the spring constant, you'll need to have a few key values handy: the shear modulus of the material, spring wire diameter, outer diameter, number of active coils, and Young's modulus of the material. We've provided the spring constant formula on this page, or you can take advantage of our spring constant calculator below. Using our spring calculator, you can determine your effective spring constant and access all the answers related to your springs.

 

Spring Constant Units Formula Equation

k = Gd^4 /[8^3D na] 
G = E/2(1 + V)  
d = D outer - d 

If Spring constant is 1 LBF/inch

it takes 1 lb of force to travel

1 inch of distance

1 LBF/INCH=1LB of force per 1 inch of travel distance

 

WHERE

  • G = Shear modulus of material
  • d = Spring wire diameter
  • D = Outer diameter of spring
  • na = number of active coils
  • E = Young's modulus of material
  • V = Poisson's ratio of material

 

Please note, G is determined by the material's Young's modulus (E) and Poisson's ratio (V). The spring constant is expressed in units of force per inch (LBF/inch), indicating the amount of force required to move the spring one inch.


In simple terms, if your spring constant is 1 LBF/inch, it means it takes 1 pound of force to compress or extend the spring by 1 inch.


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President Acxess Spring
Over 40 Years of Experience in Spring Engineering and Manufacturing

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