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Equation and meaning
\[\sigma = \frac{2 \cdot F}{A}\]
Use this equation when the shown variables describe your problem. Keep all inputs in compatible units; the calculator converts them to SI internally before solving.
Variables in this formula
A — AreaArea SI unit: m²
F — ForceForce SI unit: N
sigma — SigmaEnter this value unless it is the selected unknown.