Tension Calculator

Free calculate rope tension, cable tension, and string tension forces in physics problems. use mass, acceleration, and angles to determine tension forces.

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Enter parameters to calculate tension

Tension Formulas

Vertical Tension

T = m(g + a)

For hanging mass with acceleration

Horizontal Tension

T = m(a + μg)

For pulled object with friction

Angled Tension

T = mg / cos(θ)

For rope at angle (static)

Two Ropes

T₁ = mg / (sin(θ₁) + sin(θ₂))

For equilibrium with two ropes

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