Shear Strength

Shear forces lead to the sliding of a material's internal structure along a plane within itself. Understanding the maximum shear strength of a material is crucial in mechanical and structural engineering, as it influences design decisions.

You have selected Steel
Material Shear Strength (PSI) Shear Strength (MPA) Material Multiplier
Mild Steel50,0003451.00
Boiler Plate55,0003791.10
Cold Drawn60,0004141.20
40-50 Carbon74,0005101.48
Structural A-3660,0004141.20
(ASTM-A572) - Grade 4250,0003451.00
Grade 4550,0003451.00
Grade 5055,0003791.10
Grade 5560,0004141.20
Grade 6065,0004481.30
Grade 6570,0004831.40
(ASTM-A242)60,0004141.20
Cold Rolled C-101860,0004141.20
Hot Rolled C-10501,25,0008622.50
Hot Rolled C-10951,25,0008622.50
Hot Rolled C-1095 Annealed90,0006211.80
Stainless 302 Annealed70,0004831.40
Stainless 304 Cold Rolled70,0004831.40
Stainless 316 Cold Rolled70,0004831.40
Steel, Abrasion Resisting1,10,0007582.20
ASTM A656 - Grade 8085,0005861.70
You have selected Aluminum
Material Shear Strength (PSI) Shear Strength (MPA) Material Multiplier
1100-09,50066 0.19
1100-H1411,00076 0.22
2024-018,000124 0.36
2024-T341,000283 0.82
2024-T444,000303 0.88
3003-H14,H1614,00097 0.28
3105-H2516,000110 0.32
5005-H1819,000131 0.38
5005-H3414,00097 0.28
5052-018,000124 0.36
5052-H3220,000138 0.40
6061-012,00083 0.24
6061-T424,000165 0.48
6061-T629,000200 0.58
6063-T518,000124 0.36
7075-022,000152 0.44
7075-T654,000372 1.08
You have selected Brass
Material Shear Strength (PSI) Shear Strength (MPA) Material Multiplier
Rolled Sheet (Soft)42,000290 0.84
1/2 Hard56,000386 1.12
Hard68,000469 1.36
You have selected Copper
Material Shear Strength (PSI) Shear Strength (MPA) Material Multiplier
1/4 Hard29,000200 0.58
Hard43,000296 0.86