Hydraulic Cylinder Force
Calculate force from diameter and pressure
Input Parameters
Valid
Force
0.00 kN
Formula
F (kN) = [π × (D/1000)² / 4] × [P × 100,000] / 1000
Fill in the values on the left and click Calculate to see your result.
Formula
F (kN) = [π × (D/1000)² / 4] × [P × 100,000] / 1000
The force is proportional to the piston area multiplied by the system pressure.
Assumptions
- Incompressible fluid
- Steady-state operation
- No friction losses
Step 1: Convert diameter to meters
50 / 1000 = 0.05 m
Step 2: Calculate piston area
π × (0.05/2)² = 0.001963 m²
Step 3: Convert pressure to Pascals
200 × 100,000 = 20,000,000 Pa
Step 4: Apply formula
0.001963 × 20,000,000 / 1000 = 39.27 kN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hydraulic cylinder?
A device that converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical motion.