How do I calculate Hydraulic Cylinder Force?

To calculate Hydraulic Cylinder Force: Enter Cylinder bore, Rod diameter, Working pressure. Click Calculate. INDUGRID computes the result instantly using the formula: F [N] = A [cm²] × p [bar] × 10. No registration required.

What units does the Hydraulic Cylinder Force calculator use?

The Hydraulic Cylinder Force calculator uses the following units: mm, bar. SI units are used by default.

Is the Hydraulic Cylinder Force calculator free?

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Hydraulics

Hydraulic Cylinder Force

Calculate push and pull force of a double-acting hydraulic cylinder based on bore, rod diameter and working pressure.

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💡Hydraulic cylinders typically operate at 100–350 bar — up to 175× higher than pneumatics. At 200 bar and Ø80mm bore a cylinder delivers over 100 kN (10+ tonnes). Always verify rod buckling for long strokes.

F [N] = A [cm²] × p [bar] × 10

Input

Cylinder bore iInternal bore diameter of the hydraulic cylinder in millimetres.

Rod diameter iPiston rod diameter in millimetres. Typically 50–60% of bore diameter.

Working pressure iHydraulic working pressure in bar. Typical range: 100–350 bar.

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Result

Cap-end area (extend) [cm²] —

Rod-end area (retract) [cm²] —

Area ratio (cap/rod) —

Extension force [N] —

Extension force [tonne] —

Retraction force [N] —

Retraction force [tonne] —