Scissor Lift Calculator

Calculate scissor lift actuator force, mechanical advantage, and platform height for elevating work platforms.

Total weight on the platform (load + self-weight).
kg
Length of each scissor arm.
mm
Angle of the arms from horizontal.
degrees
Number of X-shaped scissor stages.

Results

Platform Height-mm
Required Actuator Force-kN
Mechanical Advantage-
Max Height (at 75°)-mm
References: Shigley's — Mechanisms; ANSI A92