Engineering Cheat Sheets

One-page formula sheets for the core engineering courses, free to print and pin above your desk. Each sheet has an accessible HTML version with every variable and unit, a printable PDF, a 2:3 PNG, a worked Example, and links to the matching lessons and calculators.

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How to use a cheat sheet well

A cheat sheet is an index, not a teacher. It reminds you which equation applies once you understand the method; the lessons explain where each equation comes from and when it stops being valid.

Annotate your printed copy. Circle the formulas you keep forgetting, add the sign conventions your instructor uses, and note the textbook section for each one. The act of annotating is a large part of what makes the sheet useful later.

Preparing for the FE exam? The exam is closed book, so use these sheets while you study and practise finding the same formulas in the NCEES handbook. Start with the FE exam prep resources.

Frequently asked questions

Are these cheat sheets free?

Yes. The HTML pages, PDFs and PNGs are free to download, print and share for study. Link back to the page if you share them online.

Can I use them in my exam?

Only if your instructor allows a formula sheet. Many courses allow one page of your own notes; check first. They cannot be used in the FE exam, which is closed book.

Where do the formulas come from?

They are standard results from widely used textbooks, cited on each page. Physical constants are CODATA 2022 values from NIST.

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