Calculate pressure, force, or area in a hydraulic system using Pascal's Principle.
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1 bar100,000 Pa (14.5 psi)
1 atm101,325 Pa (1.01325 bar)
1 lbf4.448 N
Standard Gravity9.80665 m/s²
Overview
Hydraulic pressure is defined as the force exerted by a fluid over a given area (P = F/A). According to Pascal's Principle, pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid.
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Pro Tips
Ensure all units are consistent or use the built-in converters.
Pressure is generated by resistance to flow, not by the pump itself.
The multiplication of force in hydraulics relies on different piston areas.
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Fun Facts
"Blaise Pascal formulated this principle around 1650."
"Hydraulic systems can multiply force thousands of times."
"Brakes in your car use hydraulic pressure to stop several tons of moving vehicle."
