Hydraulic Cylinder Velocity

v = Q / A - extend / retract velocity from pump flow and cylinder area.

Hydraulics

Pump flow to cylinderL/minCylinder boremmRod diametermm

Extend velocity: 0.050m/s

Retract velocity: 0.073m/s

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

v = \frac{Q}{A}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$Q$	Oil flow	m³/s (from L/min ÷ 60000)
$A$	Piston area	m²

Source: ISO 6020/6022

In short

v = Q / A - extend / retract velocity from pump flow and cylinder area.

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