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The hydraulic force formula calculates the force exerted by a hydraulic cylinder based on the pressure applied and the cylinder's diameter. This is fundamental in hydraulic system design and analysis.
The calculator uses the hydraulic force formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the effective area of the cylinder piston and multiplies it by the applied pressure to determine the resulting force.
Details: Accurate force calculation is essential for designing hydraulic systems, selecting appropriate components, and ensuring system safety and efficiency in applications ranging from industrial machinery to automotive systems.
Tips: Enter pressure in pascals (Pa) and diameter in meters (m). Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the resulting force in newtons (N).
Q1: What units should I use for input values?
A: Pressure should be in pascals (Pa) and diameter in meters (m) for accurate results in newtons (N).
Q2: Can I use different pressure units?
A: Yes, but you'll need to convert them to pascals first. 1 bar = 100,000 Pa, 1 psi ≈ 6894.76 Pa.
Q3: Does this formula work for hydraulic motors too?
A: No, this formula is specifically for linear hydraulic cylinders. Hydraulic motors require torque calculations based on displacement and pressure.
Q4: What about rod diameter in double-acting cylinders?
A: This calculator provides force for extension stroke. For retraction force, you would need to account for the rod area: F = P × π × ((D/2)^2 - (d/2)^2) where d is rod diameter.
Q5: How does fluid viscosity affect the force calculation?
A: The basic formula assumes ideal conditions. In practice, efficiency losses due to friction and viscosity may reduce the actual force output.