Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator
The Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator finds the extend force, speed, and cycle time for a hydraulic cylinder from its bore, rod, pressure, and flow. Example: for an 80 mm bore / 45 mm rod cylinder at 160 bar with 30 L/min flow, Extend force = 80.42 kN, Extend speed = 0.1 m/s, Extend time = 4.02 s (per ISO 4413:2010 | NFPA T2.12.10 | Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Trainer | Parker Hydraulics).
How it works
Computed from your inputs per ISO 4413:2010 | NFPA T2.12.10 | Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Trainer | Parker Hydraulics.
Worked example (Mechanical & Machine Design)
Inputs: an 80 mm bore / 45 mm rod cylinder at 160 bar with 30 L/min flow.
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Extend force | 80.42 kN |
| Extend speed | 0.1 m/s |
| Extend time | 4.02 s |
Computed live by WorkHive's calculation engine; standard: ISO 4413:2010 | NFPA T2.12.10 | Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Trainer | Parker Hydraulics.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the figures for the duty you are sizing: the worked example below uses an 80 mm bore / 45 mm rod cylinder at 160 bar with 30 L/min flow.
- The calculator returns Extend force, Extend speed, Extend time, computed per ISO 4413:2010.
- Check the worked example to confirm the method matches how you would do it by hand, then run your own numbers in the interactive tool.
FAQ
What is a hydraulic cylinder force calculator bore?
The Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator is a free online tool that computes finds the extend force, speed, and cycle time for a hydraulic cylinder from its bore, rod, pressure, and flow. It shows the formula and a fully worked example so you can check the method, not just the number.
How is it calculated?
The result is computed from your inputs following ISO 4413:2010. The worked example on this page shows a real computation with real numbers.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. WorkHive's engineering calculators are free to use, no sign-up needed for the tools. WorkHive is a free, offline-first maintenance platform built for Philippine industrial plants.
Run it on your own numbers
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