Measuring the resistance of a resistance band

Calahonda52

Have one 34 mm wide and 5 mm thick, the loop is a meter.

Have pulled it with a luggage weighing scales with two hands and it seems to max out at about 15/16 kgs

Is that a reasonable guide when looking at places like this

https://www.mcsport.ie/collections/resistance-bands-tubes-107/products/hit-fitness-power-band-set-beginners?variant=40320764248143

Thanks as always😀

Mellor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058431007/measuring-the-resistance-of-a-resistance-band

Resistance scales linearly with how far you stretch it.
So hard to compare supplier numbers with a band at home unless know how they test, eg 50% stretch, 100% stretch etc.

Rogue Monster Bands have similar numbers to the product you linked. But they also quote a thickness, as well as confirm that quoted force is based on 100% stretch. Rogue don't have a 34mm band, but scaling the nearest size suggest it would be around 22/23kg rather that the 15/16kg you were getting. Worth checking how much it was stretched in your test.

Gremlinertia

Oh wow, I had wondered about this and it's harder to fathom than I thought - I try to work it out using the scales with my own body weight

Mellor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124219480#Comment_124219480

It's pretty easy to measure. Hand weights from a band and find out what weight equals 100% stretch.
Can also use cable or plate loaded machines for consistency