Actual Mechanical Advantage Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) is:

\[ \text{AMA} = \frac{F_o}{F_i} \]

Where:

\( \text{AMA} \) is the Actual Mechanical Advantage
\( F_o \) is the Output Force (N)
\( F_i \) is the Input Force (N)

What is Actual Mechanical Advantage?

Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) is a measure of the ratio of output force to input force in a mechanical system, such as a pulley. It reflects the effectiveness of the machine in amplifying the input force.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Output Force (Fo) = 200 N
Input Force (Fi) = 50 N

Using the formula to calculate the Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA):

\[ \text{AMA} = \frac{200}{50} = 4 \]

The Actual Mechanical Advantage is 4.