Cylinder Force Calculator

Cylinder Force Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the force exerted by a hydraulic cylinder based on the pressure and area of the cylinder.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Force (lbs) = Pressure (PSI) × Area (sq in)

Where:
Pressure (PSI) is the pressure applied to the cylinder.
Area (sq in) is the cross-sectional area of the cylinder.

Cylinder Force Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Cylinder Force Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the pressure applied to the cylinder in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch).
  2. Enter the cross-sectional area of the cylinder in square inches (sq in).
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the force exerted by the cylinder.
  4. The result will be displayed in pounds (lbs).

Working Principle

The force exerted by a hydraulic cylinder can be calculated using the formula:

Force (lbs) = Pressure (PSI) × Area (sq in)

This formula is derived from basic physics principles, where pressure is defined as force per unit area. By multiplying the pressure by the area, you can determine the total force exerted by the cylinder.