Operating Pressure: 5,000 PSI (344.7 bar)
Force chart for all standard bore sizes at 5,000 PSI
Hydraulic Cylinder Force at 5,000 PSI — All Bore Sizes
| Bore | Area (in²) | Force (lbs) | Force (tons) | Force (kN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1″ | 0.785 in² | 3,927 lbs | 2.0 tons | 17.5 kN |
| 1.5″ | 1.767 in² | 8,836 lbs | 4.4 tons | 39.3 kN |
| 2″ | 3.142 in² | 15,708 lbs | 7.9 tons | 69.9 kN |
| 2.5″ | 4.909 in² | 24,544 lbs | 12.3 tons | 109.2 kN |
| 3″ | 7.069 in² | 35,343 lbs | 17.7 tons | 157.2 kN |
| 3.25″ | 8.296 in² | 41,479 lbs | 20.7 tons | 184.5 kN |
| 3.5″ | 9.621 in² | 48,106 lbs | 24.1 tons | 214.0 kN |
| 4″ | 12.566 in² | 62,832 lbs | 31.4 tons | 279.5 kN |
| 4.5″ | 15.904 in² | 79,522 lbs | 39.8 tons | 353.7 kN |
| 5″ | 19.635 in² | 98,175 lbs | 49.1 tons | 436.7 kN |
| 6″ | 28.274 in² | 141,372 lbs | 70.7 tons | 628.9 kN |
| 7″ | 38.485 in² | 192,423 lbs | 96.2 tons | 855.9 kN |
| 8″ | 50.265 in² | 251,327 lbs | 125.7 tons | 1,118.0 kN |
| 10″ | 78.540 in² | 392,699 lbs | 196.3 tons | 1,746.8 kN |
| 12″ | 113.097 in² | 565,487 lbs | 282.7 tons | 2,515.4 kN |
| 14″ | 153.938 in² | 769,690 lbs | 384.8 tons | 3,423.8 kN |
| 16″ | 201.062 in² | 1,005,310 lbs | 502.7 tons | 4,471.8 kN |
| 18″ | 254.469 in² | 1,272,345 lbs | 636.2 tons | 5,659.7 kN |
| 20″ | 314.159 in² | 1,570,796 lbs | 785.4 tons | 6,987.2 kN |
| 24″ | 452.389 in² | 2,261,947 lbs | 1,131.0 tons | 10,061.6 kN |
Formula
Force (lbs) = 5,000 PSI × π × (Bore ÷ 2)²
At 5,000 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 5,000 PSI
- Heavy duty: Large presses, construction equipment, steel mills
- High-pressure applications: Testing equipment, specialized pressing, forging
Calculate any combination
Use our Interactive Hydraulic Cylinder Calculator for custom bore, rod, and pressure values.
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