Cylinder Bore: 24″ | Piston Area: 452.389 in²
At 3,000 PSI → 1,357,168 lbs (678.6 tons)
24″ Bore Hydraulic Cylinder Force Table
| Pressure | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 PSI | 226,195 lbs | 113.1 tons | 1,006.2 kN |
| 1,000 PSI | 452,389 lbs | 226.2 tons | 2,012.3 kN |
| 1,500 PSI | 678,584 lbs | 339.3 tons | 3,018.5 kN |
| 2,000 PSI | 904,779 lbs | 452.4 tons | 4,024.7 kN |
| 2,500 PSI | 1,130,973 lbs | 565.5 tons | 5,030.8 kN |
| 3,000 PSI | 1,357,168 lbs | 678.6 tons | 6,037.0 kN |
| 3,500 PSI | 1,583,363 lbs | 791.7 tons | 7,043.1 kN |
| 4,000 PSI | 1,809,557 lbs | 904.8 tons | 8,049.3 kN |
| 5,000 PSI | 2,261,947 lbs | 1,131.0 tons | 10,061.6 kN |
| 6,000 PSI | 2,714,336 lbs | 1,357.2 tons | 12,074.0 kN |
| 8,000 PSI | 3,619,115 lbs | 1,809.6 tons | 16,098.6 kN |
| 10,000 PSI | 4,523,893 lbs | 2,261.9 tons | 20,123.3 kN |
How to Calculate 24″ Bore Cylinder Force
Force = Pressure × Piston Area
Area = π × (Bore ÷ 2)² = π × (12)² = 452.3893 in²
To find the push force of a 24″ bore hydraulic cylinder, multiply the operating pressure (in PSI) by the piston area (452.389 in²).
Example at 3,000 PSI:
Force = 3,000 × 452.3893 = 1,357,168 lbs (678.6 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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