Hydraulic Cylinder Force Calculator

Calculate push & pull force | 🔧 Based on bore diameter, rod diameter & pressure

Quick presets:
Push Force (Extension)
0.00 kN
Force during extension stroke
Pull Force
0.00 kN
Piston Area
0.00 cm²
Rod Area
0.00 cm²
📐 Force = Pressure × Area | Push F = P × πD²/4

📖 How to Use This Hydraulic Cylinder Force Calculator

1
Enter bore diameter – Internal diameter of the cylinder barrel in mm.
2
Enter rod diameter – Diameter of the piston rod in mm.
3
Enter system pressure – Hydraulic pressure in bar.
4
Click Calculate – View push force, pull force, and areas.

🔧 How Hydraulic Cylinder Force Works

A hydraulic cylinder converts fluid power into linear mechanical force. Force is determined by pressure and effective piston area.

📐 Force Formulas

Push Force = P × π × D² / 4
Pull Force = P × π × (D² − d²) / 4

💡 Practical Applications

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why is push force greater than pull force?
During extension, the full piston area is active. During retraction, the rod reduces effective area.
What pressure units are commonly used?
Hydraulic systems use bar, MPa, or PSI. 1 bar = 0.1 MPa ≈ 14.5 PSI.
What is typical hydraulic pressure?
Industrial: 100-210 bar. Mobile: 210-350 bar. High-pressure: up to 700 bar.