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Optimizing Strain Gage Excitation Levels
A calculator for

Grid Power & Power Density

At a contant power-density over the grid area.


Independent Variables
Bridge Excitation (Vdc),
Gage Resistance (ohms),
Grid Area ( or ),

Dependent Variable
Power (W),
Power Density ( or ),


Calculator
Bridge Excitation

Gage Resistance 120 Ohms 350 Ohms 1000 Ohms Other

Gage Pattern

Length in mm

Width in mm

Power:

Power Density: watts/in^2 kW/m^2