- Cylinder Force Calculator
Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
Calculate the theoretical, effective, and safe design force for pneumatic cylinders during extension (push) and retraction (pull). Enter your system parameters below to see real-time results.
System Parameters
Cylinder Dimensions
mm
mm
Operating Conditions
%
Output Force Unit:
Extension (Push)
Full Piston Area
Theoretical Force
0
N
0% friction
Effective Force
0
N
After 10% loss
Safe Design Force
0
N
Factored by 1.5
Retraction (Pull)
Minus Rod Area
Theoretical Force
0
N
Effective Force
0
N
Safe Design Force
0
N
Engineering Reference
Push Area (A1)
A₁ = π × (D / 2)²
Pull Area (A2)
A₂ = A₁ - [π × (d / 2)²]
- D = Cylinder Bore
- d = Rod Diameter
- Theoretical Force = P × Area
- Effective Force = Th. Force - Friction Loss
- Safe Force = Eff. Force ÷ Safety Factor