Gas Spring Calculator

Calculate gas spring force, stroke, and sizing for lids, hatches, and counterbalance applications.

Total weight to be supported.
kg
Distance from pivot to center of gravity of the lid.
mm
Perpendicular distance from pivot to gas spring line of action.
mm
Usually 1 or 2 springs per lid.
Maximum opening angle from closed.
degrees

Results

Weight Moment (max)-N·m
Required Force per Spring-N
Extended Force (with 1.3x)-N
Required Stroke (est)-mm
References: Stabilus/Suspa Gas Spring Catalogs; ISO 11901