Compression Spring Length
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This calculator computes the
deformed length
of a compression spring (with a known spring constant
k
) when loaded with a
force
F
.
Inputs
Spring free length,
L
free
:
m
cm
mm
in
ft
Applied load,
F
:
N
gf
kgf
dyne
lbf
Spring constant,
k
:
N/m
dyne/cm
lbf/in
lbf/ft
Answer
Deformed Length,
L
def
:
0.900
in
m
cm
mm
in
ft
Equations Behind the Calculator
The deformed length
L
def
is found by inverting Hooke's Law,
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