Force means a total push or pull. It is the push or pull exerted against the total area of a particular surface and is expressed in pounds or grams. Pressure maybe exerted in one direction, in several directions, or in all directions. Computing Force, Pressure, and Area A formula is used in computing force, pressure, and area in fluid power systems. In this formula, P refers to pressure, F indicates force, and A represents area.
Force equals pressure times area.
Thus, the formula is written Equation 2-1. Pressure equals force divided by area. By rearranging the formula, this statement may be condensed into Equation 2-2. Since area equals force divided by pressure, the formula is written Equation 2-3. Device for determining the arrangement of the force, pressure, and area formula.