Pneumatic Cylinder - Excerted Force vs. Pressure
Calculate the force exerted by single acting and double acting pneumatic cylinders based on pressure and piston diameter
Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
Single Acting Cylinder
The force exerted by a single acting pneumatic cylinder is calculated as:
F = p π d² / 4
Where:
- F = Force exerted (N)
- p = Gauge pressure (Pa)
- d = Full bore piston diameter (m)
Double Acting Cylinder (Outstroke)
F = p π d₁² / 4
Double Acting Cylinder (Instroke)
F = p π (d₁² - d₂²) / 4
Where:
- d₁ = Full bore piston diameter (m)
- d₂ = Piston rod diameter (m)