Shear Modulus Calculator

Calculate the shear modulus (modulus of rigidity) of a material.

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Shear Stress (τ)

Shear Strain (γ)

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Quick Reference

τ (Tau)Shear Stress (Pa)

γ (Gamma)Shear Strain (Dimensionless)

GShear Modulus (Pa)

1 GPa10^9 Pa

Overview

The shear modulus, or modulus of rigidity, measures a material's resistance to shear deformation. It is the ratio of shear stress to shear strain.

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Pro Tips

Fun Facts

"Diamond has one of the highest shear moduli of any known material, around 443 GPa."
"Rubber has a very low shear modulus, typically around 0.0006 GPa."
"In isotropic materials, the shear modulus is related to Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio."

Formula: G = τ / γ