Operating Pressure: 3,500 PSI (241.3 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 3,500 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 3,500 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 2,749 lbs | 1.4 tons | 12.2 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 6,185 lbs | 3.1 tons | 27.5 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 10,996 lbs | 5.5 tons | 48.9 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 17,181 lbs | 8.6 tons | 76.4 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 24,740 lbs | 12.4 tons | 110.0 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 29,035 lbs | 14.5 tons | 129.2 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 33,674 lbs | 16.8 tons | 149.8 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 43,982 lbs | 22.0 tons | 195.6 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 55,665 lbs | 27.8 tons | 247.6 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 68,722 lbs | 34.4 tons | 305.7 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 98,960 lbs | 49.5 tons | 440.2 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 134,696 lbs | 67.3 tons | 599.2 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 175,929 lbs | 88.0 tons | 782.6 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 274,889 lbs | 137.4 tons | 1,222.8 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 395,841 lbs | 197.9 tons | 1,760.8 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 538,783 lbs | 269.4 tons | 2,396.6 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 703,717 lbs | 351.9 tons | 3,130.3 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 890,642 lbs | 445.3 tons | 3,961.8 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 1,099,557 lbs | 549.8 tons | 4,891.1 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 1,583,363 lbs | 791.7 tons | 7,043.1 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 3,500 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 3,500 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 3,500 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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