Cylinder Bore: 14″ | Piston Area: 153.938 in²
At 3,000 PSI → 461,814 lbs (230.9 tons)
14″ Bore Hydraulic Cylinder Force Table
| Pressure | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 PSI | 76,969 lbs | 38.5 tons | 342.4 kN |
| 1,000 PSI | 153,938 lbs | 77.0 tons | 684.8 kN |
| 1,500 PSI | 230,907 lbs | 115.5 tons | 1,027.1 kN |
| 2,000 PSI | 307,876 lbs | 153.9 tons | 1,369.5 kN |
| 2,500 PSI | 384,845 lbs | 192.4 tons | 1,711.9 kN |
| 3,000 PSI | 461,814 lbs | 230.9 tons | 2,054.3 kN |
| 3,500 PSI | 538,783 lbs | 269.4 tons | 2,396.6 kN |
| 4,000 PSI | 615,752 lbs | 307.9 tons | 2,739.0 kN |
| 5,000 PSI | 769,690 lbs | 384.8 tons | 3,423.8 kN |
| 6,000 PSI | 923,628 lbs | 461.8 tons | 4,108.5 kN |
| 8,000 PSI | 1,231,504 lbs | 615.8 tons | 5,478.0 kN |
| 10,000 PSI | 1,539,380 lbs | 769.7 tons | 6,847.5 kN |
How to Calculate 14″ Bore Cylinder Force
Force = Pressure × Piston Area
Area = π × (Bore ÷ 2)² = π × (7)² = 153.9380 in²
To find the push force of a 14″ bore hydraulic cylinder, multiply the operating pressure (in PSI) by the piston area (153.938 in²).
Example at 3,000 PSI:
Force = 3,000 × 153.9380 = 461,814 lbs (230.9 tons)
Rod-Side (Pull) Force
The retract force is always less than the push force because the rod displaces part of the piston area. To calculate pull force, subtract the rod cross-section area from the bore area:
Pull Force = Pressure × (Bore Area − Rod Area)
Important Notes
- These are theoretical forces. Real-world output is 3-5% less due to seal friction.
- Rod diameter matters for retract force — larger rods reduce pull force significantly.
- Never exceed rated pressure. Most industrial cylinders are rated for 3,000 or 5,000 PSI.
- Dynamic vs static: Moving loads require additional force to overcome inertia and friction.
Other Bore Sizes
- 1″ bore force chart
- 1.5″ bore force chart
- 2″ bore force chart
- 2.5″ bore force chart
- 3″ bore force chart
- 3.25″ bore force chart
- 3.5″ bore force chart
- 4″ bore force chart
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