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Spring Design Calculator

Design compression, extension, and torsion helical springs: calculate wire diameter, coils, rate, stress, and safety factor instantly.

Wire Diameter
d = 4.2 mm
For 500 N load, 30 mm deflection, D=40 mm

Helical Spring Design

Featured: Compression, Extension, Torsion • Wahl Factor • Stress Check

Load vs Deflection (Spring Rate)

Compression

k = Gd⁴/(8D³N)
τ = 8FDK/(πd³)

Extension

Similar rate, initial tension added

Torsion

k = Ed⁴/(10.8D³N)
τ = 32MT/(πd³)

Enter parameters and click Calculate

Spring Types & Guidelines

Compression

Most common, closed ends.

Extension

Initial tension, hooks.

Torsion

Torque storage, arms.

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