Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator

This calculator determines the force exerted by a hydraulic cylinder based on pressure and area.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Force (F) = Pressure (P) × Area (A)

Where:
F = Force exerted by the cylinder (pounds)
P = Hydraulic pressure (PSI)
A = Cylinder area (square inches)

Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the hydraulic pressure in PSI (pounds per square inch) in the first input field.
  2. Enter the cylinder area in square inches in the second input field.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the force exerted by the hydraulic cylinder.
  4. The result will be displayed in the "Force (pounds)" field.
  5. Use the "Reset" button to clear all input fields and start over.

Working Principle

The calculator uses the basic hydraulic formula:

Force (F) = Pressure (P) × Area (A)

This formula is derived from Pascal's law, which states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid.

Applications

This calculator is useful for:

  • Designing hydraulic systems
  • Selecting appropriate hydraulic cylinders
  • Ensuring components can handle required loads
  • Engineering calculations for industrial automation

Example

If a hydraulic cylinder has an area of 10 square inches and operates at a pressure of 2000 PSI, the force exerted would be:

Force = 2000 PSI × 10 sq in = 20,000 pounds