Cylinder Area Calculator

Calculate bore area, rod area, annular area, and area ratio for hydraulic cylinders.

Input Parameters

Results

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Bore Area
in²
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Rod Area
in²
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Annular Area
in²
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Area Ratio
Note: Annular area determines retract force. Area ratio affects differential circuit design.

Reference

Bore Area = π/4 × Bore² Rod Area = π/4 × Rod² Annular Area = Bore Area - Rod Area Area Ratio = Bore Area / Annular Area