Web Tension Calculator

Calculate web press tension.

Horizontal measurement perpendicular to length.
in
Total weight or mass value. Convert between units as needed (1 kg = 2.2 lbs).
lb
Enter the tension pli value for this calculation.
lbs/in

Results

Total Tension:
Sum of all calculated values.
-lbs
Tensile Stress:
Calculated tensile stress based on your inputs.
-psi
Safety Margin:
Calculated safety margin based on your inputs.
-%
Reference: SWOP/GRACoL Standards. Web tension guidelines.