What is pneumatic cylinder force?

Pneumatic cylinder force is the force generated when compressed air pushes against the piston inside a pneumatic cylinder.

How do you calculate pneumatic cylinder force?

Pneumatic cylinder force is calculated by multiplying air pressure by the piston area. Force = Pressure × Area.

Common units include PSI, bar, pascal for pressure and newtons or pounds-force for output force.

Yes, this calculator uses standard engineering formulas to provide accurate force estimations for pneumatic systems.

Bore Diameter:

Rod Diameter:

Air Pressure:

Efficiency (%):

1-100%

The forces are calculated using these formulas:

Extension Force = π × (Bore/2)² × Pressure × Efficiency

Retraction Force = π × [(Bore/2)² – (Rod/2)²] × Pressure × Efficiency

Note: Efficiency accounts for system losses (typically 85-95%)

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