Thick-Wall Cylinder Calculator

Calculate radial, tangential (hoop), and axial stresses in thick-walled pressure vessels using Lamé's equations.

Inside radius of the cylinder.
mm
Outside radius of the cylinder.
mm
Pressure on the inside surface.
MPa
Pressure on the outside surface. 0 for most cases.
MPa
Radius at which to calculate stresses (between ri and ro).
mm

Results

Radial Stress σr-MPa
Tangential Stress σt-MPa
Axial Stress σa-MPa
Von Mises Stress-MPa
References: ASME BPVC Section VIII; Shigley's — Thick Cylinders