1. What is Hydraulic Cylinder Force Calculation?

Definition: This calculator converts hydraulic pressure and piston area into linear force output.

Purpose: Essential for hydraulic system design, helping engineers determine the force a cylinder can generate.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the fundamental hydraulic formula:

Where:

• \( F \) — Force output (Newtons, N)
• \( P \) — System pressure (Pascals, Pa)
• \( A \) — Piston area (square meters, m²)

Explanation: The pressure acting on the piston area creates a linear force proportional to both values.

3. Importance of Hydraulic Force Calculation

Details: Accurate force calculation ensures proper system sizing, safety, and performance in hydraulic applications.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the system pressure in Pascals and piston area in square meters. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I convert other pressure units to Pascals?
A: 1 bar = 100,000 Pa, 1 psi ≈ 6894.76 Pa, 1 atm ≈ 101325 Pa

Q2: What if my cylinder has a diameter instead of area?
A: Calculate area using \( A = \pi \times r^2 \) where r is radius (diameter/2)

Q3: Does this account for friction losses?
A: No, this is theoretical force. Actual force may be 3-10% less due to friction.

Q4: How does rod diameter affect the calculation?
A: For retraction force, use net area (piston area minus rod area)

Q5: What's a typical hydraulic system pressure?
A: Industrial systems often operate at 150-300 bar (15-30 MPa or 2175-4350 psi)