Operating Pressure: 3,000 PSI (206.8 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 3,000 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 3,000 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 2,356 lbs | 1.2 tons | 10.5 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 5,301 lbs | 2.7 tons | 23.6 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 9,425 lbs | 4.7 tons | 41.9 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 14,726 lbs | 7.4 tons | 65.5 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 21,206 lbs | 10.6 tons | 94.3 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 24,887 lbs | 12.4 tons | 110.7 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 28,863 lbs | 14.4 tons | 128.4 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 37,699 lbs | 18.8 tons | 167.7 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 47,713 lbs | 23.9 tons | 212.2 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 58,905 lbs | 29.5 tons | 262.0 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 84,823 lbs | 42.4 tons | 377.3 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 115,454 lbs | 57.7 tons | 513.6 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 150,796 lbs | 75.4 tons | 670.8 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 235,619 lbs | 117.8 tons | 1,048.1 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 339,292 lbs | 169.6 tons | 1,509.2 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 461,814 lbs | 230.9 tons | 2,054.3 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 603,186 lbs | 301.6 tons | 2,683.1 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 763,407 lbs | 381.7 tons | 3,395.8 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 942,478 lbs | 471.2 tons | 4,192.3 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 1,357,168 lbs | 678.6 tons | 6,037.0 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 3,000 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 3,000 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 3,000 PSI
- General industrial: Presses, lifts, machine tools, mobile equipment
- Heavy duty: Large presses, construction equipment, steel mills
Calculate any combination
Use our Interactive Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator for custom bore, rod, and pressure values.
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