How do I calculate the diameter of a cyclinder using F= P x A ?

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To calculate the diameter of a cylinder using the formula F = P x A, first rearrange the equation to find the area A as A = F / P. Given a force of 2000 Newtons and a pressure of 2.5 N/mm², substitute these values to find A. The area of a circle is expressed as A = (π/4) x D², allowing you to solve for the diameter D. By substituting A back into the equation, you can derive the required diameter for the pneumatic cylinder.
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How do I calculate the diameter of a cyclinder using F= P x A ??

I need to be able to state the diameter of a pneumatic cyclinder using F= P x A


I have the following given information;

This is a lift with the required force being 2000 Newtons.

The pressure applied to the system is 2.5N/mm2

So I need an answer to the calculated diameter of the cyclinder required to make the lift work from the given inforation.

What do I need to do with the 2.5N/mm2 ? Do I need to use 3.4 (∏) to times the 2.5?

Thanks, Wayne
 
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