Hoop Stress Calculator

Calculate hoop stress in cylindrical pressure vessels. Determine tangential stress from internal pressure and dimensions.

Input Parameters

Internal Pressure (Pa)

Cylinder Diameter (m)

Wall Thickness (m)

Results

Enter values and click Calculate

About Hoop Stress Calculator

Hoop stress is the circumferential stress in a cylindrical pressure vessel. It is the primary stress component and is calculated as σ_h = (P × D) / (2 × t), where P is pressure, D is diameter, and t is wall thickness.