Friction Force Calculator
Enter the normal force and friction coefficient (static or kinetic) to compute the friction force. Includes common material coefficients for reference. Based on the formula F = mu * N.
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Friction Force
50.00 N
Force (lbf)
11.24 lbf
Type
Kinetic
Calculation Details
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Normal Force (N) | 100.00 N |
| Coefficient (mu) | 0.500 |
| Friction Type | Kinetic |
| Friction Force | 50.00 N |
| Friction Force (lbf) | 11.24 lbf |
Common Friction Coefficients
| Material Pair | Coefficient (mu) |
|---|---|
| Rubber on concrete | 0.6 - 0.8 |
| Steel on steel (dry) | 0.5 - 0.8 |
| Wood on wood | 0.25 - 0.5 |
| Ice on ice | 0.03 |
| Teflon on steel | 0.04 |
| Brake pad on steel | 0.35 - 0.5 |
| Tire on road (dry) | 0.7 - 0.8 |
| Tire on road (wet) | 0.4 - 0.5 |