How many bar of pressure to lift 1 ton?

Answer 1

To lift 1 ton (equal to 2,000 pounds) with a hydraulic system, you would need to apply 2,000 pounds of force. Since pressure is force divided by area, and the area of a typical hydraulic cylinder is around 1 square inch, you would need 2,000 pounds per square inch (psi) of pressure to lift 1 ton. In other words, you would need a hydraulic system capable of generating 2,000 psi to lift 1 ton.

Answer 2

First, you will have to convert the ton to units of force (about 10,000 Newton). Second, to convert the pressure to force, use the definition of pressure: pressure = force / area. In other words, the pressure required will also depend on the area over which the pressure is applied.

Note

1 bar = 100,000 Pascal

1 bar = 100,000 Newton/m2