Tension Calculator
Free calculate rope tension, cable tension, and string tension forces in physics problems. use mass, acceleration, and angles to determine tension forces.
Input Parameters
degrees
degrees
degrees
Results
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