Insert the information in the form and the calculator will determine the mechanical advantage.
What is the mechanical advantage?
The mechanical advantage is a measurement of the ratio of output force to input force in a system.
How to calculate mechanical advantage?
To calculate mechanical advantage you should use the following formula:
MA = Fo / Fi
where:
MA = mechanical advantage
Fo = resistance force of the load
Fi = effort force
Why use mechanical advantage?
The mechanical advantage is used in order to allow humans to perform tasks much easier in terms of the force they need to apply.