Example 1
100 N on a 10 cm² piston produces 1,000 N on a 100 cm² piston.
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Hydraulic press
In an ideal hydraulic system, the same pressure is transmitted through the fluid, allowing force to be multiplied by using a larger piston area.
Formula usedF₁/A₁ = F₂/A₂
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Hydraulic press
What do the symbols mean?
F₁force 1
A₁area 1
F₂force 2
A₂area 2
Two worked examples
Example 2
The force gain is ten, but the larger piston moves ten times less far in the ideal case.
Good to knowThe calculator neglects friction, losses and differences in piston height.