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Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator

Push and pull force, speed and oil volume of a hydraulic cylinder from its bore, rod, pressure and flow.

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About Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator

From the bore, rod diameter, pressure and pump flow, work out the push and pull force, the extend and retract speeds, and the oil volume. Push force equals pressure times the full bore area. Pull force is smaller because the rod takes up area on that side of the piston.

How to use Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator

  1. Enter the bore and rod diameter.
  2. Enter the pressure and the oil flow.
  3. Read the push and pull force, speed and oil volume.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the pull force lower than the push force?

On the retract side the rod occupies part of the piston area, so the oil acts on a smaller ring-shaped area and produces less force.

How is the push force calculated?

Push force is pressure multiplied by the full piston area from the bore. Use consistent units, and remember real systems lose some force to friction.

What is the oil volume shown for?

It is the oil the cylinder holds over its stroke, which helps size the tank and pump. Push and pull strokes need different volumes because the rod takes up space.

Is Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator free?

Yes. Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Hydraulic cylinder force and speed calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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