Operating Pressure: 1,500 PSI (103.4 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 1,500 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 1,500 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 1,178 lbs | 0.6 tons | 5.2 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 2,651 lbs | 1.3 tons | 11.8 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 4,712 lbs | 2.4 tons | 21.0 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 7,363 lbs | 3.7 tons | 32.8 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 10,603 lbs | 5.3 tons | 47.2 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 12,444 lbs | 6.2 tons | 55.4 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 14,432 lbs | 7.2 tons | 64.2 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 18,850 lbs | 9.4 tons | 83.8 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 23,856 lbs | 11.9 tons | 106.1 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 29,452 lbs | 14.7 tons | 131.0 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 42,412 lbs | 21.2 tons | 188.7 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 57,727 lbs | 28.9 tons | 256.8 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 75,398 lbs | 37.7 tons | 335.4 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 117,810 lbs | 58.9 tons | 524.0 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 169,646 lbs | 84.8 tons | 754.6 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 230,907 lbs | 115.5 tons | 1,027.1 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 301,593 lbs | 150.8 tons | 1,341.6 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 381,704 lbs | 190.9 tons | 1,697.9 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 471,239 lbs | 235.6 tons | 2,096.2 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 678,584 lbs | 339.3 tons | 3,018.5 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 1,500 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 1,500 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 1,500 PSI
- Light duty: Clamping, small presses, material handling fixtures
- General industrial: Presses, lifts, machine tools, mobile equipment
Calculate any combination
Use our Interactive Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator for custom bore, rod, and pressure values.
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