This mechanical advantage reference table shows the mechanical advantage for a range of load (output force) values, assuming an effort (input force) of 100 N. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Mechanical Advantage Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Load (output force) | Mechanical advantage |
|---|---|
| 130 N | 1.3000 |
| 250 N | 2.5000 |
| 380 N | 3.8000 |
| 500 N | 5.0000 |
| 750 N | 7.5000 |
| 1,000 N | 10.0000 |
| 1,500 N | 15.0000 |
| 2,500 N | 25.0000 |
| 3,500 N | 35.0000 |
| 5,000 N | 50.0000 |
How to use this table
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