Deceleration Calculator

Calculate stopping distance, deceleration force, and time for hydraulic cylinder loads.

Input Parameters

Results

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Kinetic Energy
ft·lbs
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Decel Force
lbs
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Stopping Distance
in
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Stopping Time
ms
Note: Deceleration should not exceed 2g for most industrial applications. Add safety factor of 1.5-2x.

Reference

KE = ½mv² (m = W / 386.4 in·lbs·s²) F_decel = P × A_bore Stop Distance = KE / F_decel Stop Time = v / (F/m)