Pneumatic Cylinder Force Calculator

Find the force from a pneumatic cylinder.

Push force (N) 482.55

Formula: F = P · A

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Air pressure = 6 bar
3. Bore diameter = 32
4.
5. Push force = 482.55N
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A pneumatic cylinder's force is air pressure times the piston area.

The math behind it

F = P·A, A = π·(bore/2)². Pull force is slightly less because of the rod area.

Worked example

6 bar on a 32 mm bore → about 483 N.

FAQ

How to get more force?

Use a larger bore or higher air pressure.