Hydraulic Cylinder Force

F = P × A - cylinder extend/retract force from pressure and piston area.

Hydraulics

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

F_\text{ext} = P \cdot \tfrac{\pi}{4} D^2, \quad F_\text{ret} = P \cdot \tfrac{\pi}{4}(D^2 - d^2)

Source: ISO 6020/6022 - Hydraulic cylinders

F = P \u00d7 A - cylinder extend/retract force from pressure and piston area.