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Cylinder Flow Requirement Calculator

Hydraulic Cylinder Flow Requirement Calculator

Calculate the flow required to move a hydraulic cylinder through a set stroke time.

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GuideRequired Flow = Cylinder Volume ÷ Stroke Time

Useful when you know how fast a cylinder needs to move and want to estimate required pump flow.

Calculates required flow for extension and retraction using cylinder area and stroke time.

Results

Required Flow To Extend— L/min— GPM
Required Flow To Retract— L/min— GPM
Piston Area— mm²
Annulus Area— mm²
Important NoteActual flow requirement can vary due to cylinder condition, load, leakage, valve restriction, pressure drop and pump efficiency.

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