Materials Calculators

Essential tools for materials scientists and engineers. Explore property lookups and unit converters, design checks for metals, polymers, composites, ceramics and glass, plus fracture, fatigue, diffusion, and phase-diagram helpers. Standards-aware methods, clear inputs, and instant results to accelerate your workflow.

Properties & Conversions

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Calculator

Estimate linear expansion from α, length, and ΔT.

Density Calculator

Compute density or mass/volume with convenient unit options.

Electrical Resistivity/Conductivity Converter

Convert between Ω·m, S/m and common engineering units.

Hardness Conversion Calculator

Convert Rockwell, Brinell, and Vickers values side-by-side.

Poisson’s Ratio Calculator

Relate lateral and axial strain for isotropic materials.

Shear Modulus Calculator

Link G, E, and ν, or compute from torsion tests.

Specific Heat Capacity Calculator

Find heat required for a given mass and temperature change.

Thermal Conductivity Converter

Switch between W/m·K, BTU/(hr·ft·°F), and more.

Young’s Modulus Converter

Convert E across Pa, MPa, GPa, and imperial units.

Metals & Alloys

Aluminum Alloy Properties Lookup

Quick reference for common Al series and tempers.

Carbon Equivalent (CE) Calculator

Assess weldability from chemistry (CEIIW, CET, CE).

Hardenability (Jominy) Estimator

Approximate hardness vs. distance for alloy steels.

Heat Treatment TTT Analyzer

Explore transformations and cooling paths on TTT charts.

Stainless Steel Equivalents

Map AISI, EN, JIS designations and typical properties.

Steel Grade Comparator (AISI/EN/JIS)

Cross-reference steel grades across standards quickly.

Polymers & Composites

Fiber Volume Fraction Calculator

Determine Vf from mass fractions and densities.

Fox Equation (Glass Transition) Calculator

Predict polymer mixture Tg from component data.

Halpin–Tsai Composite Modulus

Estimate Ex/Ey for short/continuous fiber systems.

Melt Flow Index Converter

Convert and normalize MFI/MFR conditions and units.

Rule of Mixtures (Composites)

Predict composite density and stiffness bounds.

Tsai–Wu Failure Criterion

Evaluate failure index under multiaxial lamina stresses.

Ceramics & Glass

Glass Properties Estimator

Estimate thermal/mechanical properties from composition.

Porosity & Bulk Density Calculator

Compute apparent porosity and bulk density from test data.

Sintering Shrinkage Calculator

Track linear and volumetric shrinkage vs. firing schedule.

Thermal Shock Resistance Calculator

Screen materials using strength, α, E, and k indices.

Failure & Fracture

Critical Flaw Size Calculator

Relate KIC, stress, and flaw size for brittle fracture.

Fracture Toughness Unit Converter

Convert MPa√m ↔ ksi√in and other units safely.

Goodman / Soderberg Fatigue Criteria

Check fatigue safety with mean and alternating stress.

Notch Stress Concentration (Kt) Estimator

Estimate Kt from geometry ratios and charts.

Paris Law Crack Growth Calculator

Integrate crack growth per cycle from ΔK and material constants.

Thermodynamics, Diffusion & Phase Diagrams

Ashby Chart Explorer

Compare materials on performance charts (E/ρ, σ/ρ, k, etc.).

Diffusion Coefficient Arrhenius Fit

Fit D = D₀e−Q/RT from experimental data.

Fick’s Second Law Diffusion

Error-function solutions for 1D diffusion problems.

Larson–Miller Parameter (Creep)

Relate time–temperature–stress for creep life estimates.

Lever Rule (Phase Fraction) Calculator

Compute phase fractions from binary phase diagrams.

Ternary Phase Diagram Interpolator

Read compositions and tie-lines on a Gibbs triangle.

Testing & Standards

ASTM Grain Size (G) Calculator

Convert intercept/planimetric counts to ASTM grain size number.

Charpy Impact → KIC Estimator

Screen-level KIC estimates from impact energy (with caveats).

Surface Roughness Converter (Ra, Rz)

Convert between common roughness parameters and units.

Tensile Test Data Reducer

Extract E, Rp0.2, UTS, and elongation from stress–strain data.