Hydraulic Cylinder Force & Speed Calculator

Calculate hydraulic cylinder extension and retraction push/pull force (lbs), required pump flow (GPM), and stroke transit time.

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Extend Push Force (lbs)
24,053
Retract Pull Force (lbs)
18,040
Full Extend Cycle Time (Seconds)
5
Full Retract Cycle Time (Seconds)
3.7

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About Hydraulic Cylinder Force & Speed Calculator

Calculate hydraulic cylinder extension and retraction push/pull force (lbs), required pump flow (GPM), and stroke transit time. Enter Cylinder Bore Diameter, Piston Rod Diameter and System Working Pressure and the tool works out Extend Push Force, Retract Pull Force and Full Extend Cycle Time straight away. Everything runs in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

How to use Hydraulic Cylinder Force & Speed Calculator

  1. Enter Cylinder Bore Diameter, Piston Rod Diameter and System Working Pressure.
  2. Adjust the remaining options (Cylinder Stroke Length and Hydraulic Pump Flow Rate) to match your case.
  3. Read Extend Push Force, Retract Pull Force and Full Extend Cycle Time in the results panel — copy or download what you need.

Key features

  • Shows Extend Push Force (lbs)
  • Shows Retract Pull Force (lbs)
  • Shows Full Extend Cycle Time (Seconds)
  • 5 adjustable inputs, results update as you type
  • No signup, no limits

Frequently asked questions

Is this calculation free and private?
Yes, 100% of calculations execute locally in your web browser. No inputs or personal data are stored or transmitted.
What does the Hydraulic Cylinder Force & Speed Calculator give me?
It works out Extend Push Force, Retract Pull Force, Full Extend Cycle Time and Full Retract Cycle Time, updating live as you change the inputs.
What do I need to enter?
Just Cylinder Bore Diameter, Piston Rod Diameter, System Working Pressure, Cylinder Stroke Length and Hydraulic Pump Flow Rate. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.

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