How to Calculate the Stroke of a Telescopic Cylinder?

A x B = C (approximate stroke)

Example: 166" (A) x .845 (B) = 140" (C)

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Dump Angle Multipliers
B = Dump Angle
.715 = 42°
.733 = 43°
.750 = 44°
.765 = 45°
.780 = 46°
.797 = 47°
.813 = 48°
.830 = 49°
.845 = 50°
.861 = 51°
.877 = 52°
.892 = 53°
.903 = 54°
.923 = 55°
.939 = 56°
.954 = 57°
Minimum normal angle 45°
Maximum normal angle 57°
*For trailer, we use 45° to 50°.