See pressure change with contact area
Enter force on a circular face to inspect average pressure.
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| Reference / example | Value | What it means | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm diameter | 100 N | Average pressure 1.273 MPa | |
| 20 mm diameter | 100 N | Average pressure 0.3183 MPa | |
| 40 mm diameter | 100 N | Average pressure 0.07958 MPa |
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Conditions
Uniform average pressure on a circular face, not contact-stress or deformation analysis.
Visual preview
ReadySpatial schematic · circular contact face
Contact faces share one scale; arrows illustrate uniform pressure.
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Equation and interpretation
p=F/A and A=πd²/4. Halving area doubles pressure at the same force.