What this calculator does
Shear Modulus works out stiffness of a material against sideways (shear) deformation from an applied force. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaG = τ/γ = F·L / (A·Δx)
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Shear force (N) | A number, measured in N. Starts at 5000. |
| Transverse length (L) (m) | A number, measured in m. Starts at 0.2. |
| Area force acts on (m²) | A number, measured in m². Starts at 0.01. |
| Displacement (Δx) (m) | A number, measured in m. Starts at 0.0005. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with shear force
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while shear force varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
How the answer changes with shear force