Operating Pressure: 2,500 PSI (172.4 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 2,500 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 2,500 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 1,963 lbs | 1.0 tons | 8.7 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 4,418 lbs | 2.2 tons | 19.7 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 7,854 lbs | 3.9 tons | 34.9 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 12,272 lbs | 6.1 tons | 54.6 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 17,671 lbs | 8.8 tons | 78.6 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 20,739 lbs | 10.4 tons | 92.3 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 24,053 lbs | 12.0 tons | 107.0 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 31,416 lbs | 15.7 tons | 139.7 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 39,761 lbs | 19.9 tons | 176.9 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 49,087 lbs | 24.5 tons | 218.4 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 70,686 lbs | 35.3 tons | 314.4 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 96,211 lbs | 48.1 tons | 428.0 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 125,664 lbs | 62.8 tons | 559.0 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 196,350 lbs | 98.2 tons | 873.4 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 282,743 lbs | 141.4 tons | 1,257.7 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 384,845 lbs | 192.4 tons | 1,711.9 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 502,655 lbs | 251.3 tons | 2,235.9 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 636,173 lbs | 318.1 tons | 2,829.8 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 785,398 lbs | 392.7 tons | 3,493.6 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 1,130,973 lbs | 565.5 tons | 5,030.8 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 2,500 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 2,500 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 2,500 PSI
- 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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