True Strain Calculator

Convert engineering strain to true strain.

True strain 0.1823

Formula: ε_true = ln(1 + ε_eng)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Engineering strain = 0.2
3.
4. True strain = 0.1823
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True strain accounts for the continuously changing length during large deformation.

The math behind it

ε_true = ln(1 + ε_eng). For small strains the two are nearly equal.

Worked example

20% engineering strain → about 0.182 true strain.

FAQ

When does the difference matter?

For large plastic deformation, like metal forming.