Pressure Rating Calculator

Calculate allowable pressure for hydraulic cylinder tubes based on wall thickness and material strength.

Input Parameters

Results

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Burst Pressure
psi
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Working Pressure
psi
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Proof Pressure
psi
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Hoop Stress at WP
psi
Note: Standard safety factor is 4:1 for hydraulic tubing. DOM (Drawn Over Mandrel) tube has UTS ~70,000 psi.

Reference

Burst Pressure = 2 × UTS × t / OD (Barlow formula) Working Pressure = Burst / Safety Factor Proof Pressure = Burst / 1.5 Hoop Stress = (WP × ID) / (2 × t)