Hydraulic Cylinder Area vs. Diameter

Calculate the acting area of a hydraulic cylinder based on its diameter. Typical hydraulic cylinders and acting area vs. cylinder diameter.

Hydraulic Cylinder Area vs. Diameter

Typical hydraulic cylinders and acting area vs. cylinder diameter.

hydraulic cylinder

The acting area of a hydraulic cylinder is calculated using the formula: A = π × (d/2)², where d is the cylinder diameter.

1 in (inch) = 25.4 mm

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Cylinder Area-- in²
Cylinder Diameter (in)Cylinder Area (in²)
10.785
1.51.77
23.14
2.54.91
37.07
3.59.62
412.6
4.515.9
519.6
5.523.8
628.3
6.533.2