Physics

Mechanical Advantage Calculator

Find the mechanical advantage of a machine.

Calculated Output

Mechanical advantage 5

Formula: MA = load ÷ effort

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Load (output force) = 500 N

3. Effort (input force) = 100 N

5. Mechanical advantage = Load (output force) / Effort (input force) = 500 / 100 = 5

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The math behind it

MA = load force ÷ effort force. MA > 1 means the machine multiplies force.

500 N load ÷ 100 N effort → MA 5.

Trade-off?

More force usually means moving the effort over a longer distance.