Hydraulic Press Calculator
🧱 Forces & Newton’s laws. Use the Hydraulic press formula to find output force, input force, small piston area, large piston area: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Output force | N |
| Input force | N |
| Small piston area | cm² |
| Large piston area | cm² |
Worked example
Find the output force when Input force = 100 N, Small piston area = 2 cm², Large piston area = 100 cm².
Using F1/A1 = F2/A2: Output force = 5000 N.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Hydraulic press?
F1/A1 = F2/A2.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Output force in N, Input force in N, Small piston area in cm², Large piston area in cm².
How do you calculate output force?
Put the values into F1/A1 = F2/A2. For example, with Input force = 100 N, Small piston area = 2 cm², Large piston area = 100 cm², output force = 5000 N.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (output force, input force, small piston area, large piston area) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
