How to use it
- Enter bore diameter and choose mm or inches.
- Enter positive air pressure and its unit.
- Enter efficiency and calculate force in newtons and pound-force.
Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
Estimate ideal piston force from stated bore, pressure and efficiency.
Important: This calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. It is not machinery operation, safety, engineering, or compliance advice. Always consult qualified professionals for real-world automation or manufacturing decisions.
About the Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator
This estimator applies pressure to a circular piston area and then applies a stated efficiency factor.
Formula
Area equals pi times diameter squared divided by four. Theoretical force equals pressure times area; estimated force applies the efficiency percentage.
Example
A 50 mm bore at 6 bar produces about 1,178 N theoretical force and about 1,060 N at 90% efficiency.
Notes
This idealized estimate excludes rod area, friction variation, dynamic loads and safety factors and must not be used for safety-critical actuator sizing.