Operating Pressure: 500 PSI (34.5 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 500 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 500 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 393 lbs | 0.2 tons | 1.7 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 884 lbs | 0.4 tons | 3.9 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 1,571 lbs | 0.8 tons | 7.0 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 2,454 lbs | 1.2 tons | 10.9 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 3,534 lbs | 1.8 tons | 15.7 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 4,148 lbs | 2.1 tons | 18.5 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 4,811 lbs | 2.4 tons | 21.4 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 6,283 lbs | 3.1 tons | 27.9 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 7,952 lbs | 4.0 tons | 35.4 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 9,817 lbs | 4.9 tons | 43.7 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 14,137 lbs | 7.1 tons | 62.9 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 19,242 lbs | 9.6 tons | 85.6 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 25,133 lbs | 12.6 tons | 111.8 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 39,270 lbs | 19.6 tons | 174.7 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 56,549 lbs | 28.3 tons | 251.5 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 76,969 lbs | 38.5 tons | 342.4 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 100,531 lbs | 50.3 tons | 447.2 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 127,235 lbs | 63.6 tons | 566.0 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 157,080 lbs | 78.5 tons | 698.7 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 226,195 lbs | 113.1 tons | 1,006.2 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 500 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 500 PSI, a cylinder’s push force depends entirely on the bore diameter. Larger bores produce dramatically more force — doubling the bore quadruples the force.
Common Applications at 500 PSI
- Light duty: Clamping, small presses, material handling fixtures
Calculate any combination
Use our Interactive Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator for custom bore, rod, and pressure values.
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