How to Calculate and Solve for Force Independent Constant | Material Selection

The image above represents force independent constant. Two essential parameters are needed to calculate force independent constant: Centre the Centre Diameter of Spring (D) and the Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d).

The formula for calculating force independent constant:

Kw = 1.60(D/d)-0.14

Where:

Kw = Force Independent Constant
D = Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring
d = Cross-section Diameter of Spring

Let’s solve an example;
Find the force independent constant when the centre to centre diameter of spring is 44 and the cross-section diameter of spring is 11.

This implies that;

D = Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring = 44
d = Cross-section Diameter of Spring = 11

Kw = 1.60(D/d)-0.14
Kw = 1.60(44/11)-0.14
So, Kw = 1.60(4)-0.14
Kw = 1.60(0.82)
Kw = 1.317

Therefore, the force independent constant is 1.317.

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How to Calculate Force Independent Constant With Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the force independent constant.

To get the answer and workings of the force independent constant using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Material Selection under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Force Independent Constant under Material Selection

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the force independent constant according to the respective parameter which is the Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring (D) and Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d).

How to Calculate and Solve for Force Independent Constant | Material Selection

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Centre to Centre Diameter of Spring (D) is 44 and Cross-section Diameter of Spring (d) is 11.

How to Calculate and Solve for Force Independent Constant | Material Selection

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Force Independent Constant | Material Selection

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the force independent constant and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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