Cylinder Cubic Capacity Calculator

Engine Capacity Formula:

\[ Capacity = \pi \times \left(\frac{Bore}{2}\right)^2 \times Stroke \times Cylinders \]

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1. What is Engine Cubic Capacity?

Engine cubic capacity, also known as engine displacement, is the total volume of all the cylinders in an engine. It represents the swept volume of all pistons moving from bottom dead center to top dead center and is typically measured in cubic centimeters (cc) or liters (L).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the engine capacity formula:

\[ Capacity = \pi \times \left(\frac{Bore}{2}\right)^2 \times Stroke \times Cylinders \]

Where:

\( \pi \) — Mathematical constant (approximately 3.14159)
\( Bore \) — Diameter of the cylinder in millimeters
\( Stroke \) — Distance the piston travels in the cylinder in millimeters
\( Cylinders \) — Number of cylinders in the engine

Explanation: The formula calculates the volume of a single cylinder using the cylinder volume formula and multiplies by the number of cylinders to get total engine displacement.

3. Importance of Engine Capacity

Details: Engine capacity is a key specification that indicates the engine's size and potential power output. Larger displacement engines generally produce more power and torque, but may have higher fuel consumption.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter bore and stroke measurements in millimeters, and the number of cylinders. All values must be positive numbers with bore and stroke greater than zero, and cylinders between 1-16.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the difference between cc and liters?
A: 1000 cubic centimeters (cc) equals 1 liter (L). Engine capacity is often expressed in both units, with smaller engines typically in cc and larger engines in liters.

Q2: How does engine capacity affect performance?
A: Generally, larger engine capacity means more air-fuel mixture can be burned, resulting in more power and torque. However, engine design, technology, and forced induction also significantly impact performance.

Q3: What are typical engine capacities?
A: Motorcycles: 50-2000cc, Cars: 800-8000cc, Trucks: 4000-16000cc. Modern trends favor smaller, turbocharged engines for better efficiency.

Q4: Why divide by 1000 in the calculation?
A: The division by 1000 converts the result from cubic millimeters to cubic centimeters, since 1 cm³ = 1000 mm³.

Q5: Does engine capacity determine fuel efficiency?
A: While larger engines typically consume more fuel, modern engine technology, vehicle weight, aerodynamics, and driving habits also significantly impact fuel efficiency.