Hydraulic Cylinder Force and Pressure Calculations

Overview

Engineering reference data for Hydraulic Cylinder Force and Pressure Calculations in hydraulics pneumatics.

Key Formulas

Pascal's Law

$P = \frac{F}{A}$

Pressure is equal in all directions.

Hydraulic Force

$F_2 = F_1 \frac{A_2}{A_1}$

Force amplification by area ratio.

Variables

References

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