Why is length independent of young modulus ?

[Ysondh]

If young modulus = stress/strain
Wouldn't a different original length affect the value of young modulus ?

 

[Merlin3189]

Where does original length figure in the definition or formula for YM?

 

[Chestermiller]

If young modulus = stress/strain
Wouldn't a different original length affect the value of young modulus ?

With a different original length, there will also be a different change in length, so the ratio of the change in length to the original length stays the same.