Hydraulic Cylinder Sizing

Size hydraulic elevator cylinder.

Enter the car capacity value for this calculation.
lbs
Total weight or mass value. Convert between units as needed (1 kg = 2.2 lbs).
lbs
Linear measurement between two points.
ft
Proportional relationship between two values.
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Results

Total Load:
Sum of all calculated values.
-lbs
Cylinder Load:
Calculated load or force.
-lbs
Cylinder Stroke:
Calculated cylinder stroke based on your inputs.
-ft
Reference: ASME A17 Standards. Hydraulic elevator cylinder sizing.