Hydraulic Press Brake Force Calculator

P = (C × S² × L × σb) / V

P

Bending Force

Output in Tons

C

Constant

Depends on material

S

Thickness

Input in mm

L

Length

Input in mm

σb

Tensile Strength

MPa (N/mm²)

V

V-Die Opening

Input in mm

Input Parameters

Metric Imperial

Recommended: V ≥ 8 × S = 0 mm

Select Material...
Mild Steel (450 MPa)
Stainless Steel (550 MPa)
Aluminum (350 MPa)
Brass (400 MPa)
High Strength Steel (600 MPa)
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Calculation Results

Required Tonnage

0.00

Metric Tons

Force in kN

0.00

Kilo-Newtons

Force per meter

0.00 T/m

Material

-

V / S Ratio

0.0

Recommended Press Capacity

Calculated Force 0.00 T
0.00 T
Recommended Model -

You can optionally check the safety margin box to see recommendations for a longer machine lifespan.

Standard V-Die (8S Rule)

S =1mm
V =8mm
S =2mm
V =16mm
S =3mm
V =24mm
S =4mm
V =32mm
S =6mm
V =48mm
S =10mm
V =80mm