Press Force Calculator
Choose hydraulic force or blanking force. Enter your own pressure and piston area, or cutting perimeter, stock thickness, and shear strength.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Select hydraulic pressure-area or blanking perimeter-thickness-shear strength.
- Enter finite nonnegative pressure and positive area, or positive perimeter, thickness, and shear strength in the stated units.
- Calculate, review the scope, and copy or download the report.
Formula and units
Hydraulic: F (kN) = P (MPa) × A (mm²) ÷ 1,000, since 1 MPa = 1 N/mm². Blanking: F (kN) = L (mm) × t (mm) × S (N/mm²) ÷ 1,000. These are ideal arithmetic estimates.
Scope and assumptions
This calculator does not select or certify a press, die, hydraulic system, or safety factor. Use verified project inputs and qualified engineering review. It excludes losses, dynamic effects, stripping force, material variation, machine ratings, and safety requirements.
Local processing
Inputs stay in this browser.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does the result certify the press or die?
No. It is an ideal force calculation only and provides no equipment selection, rating, or certification.