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The Spicer displacement formula calculates engine displacement in cubic inches based on bore diameter, stroke length, and number of cylinders. It's a fundamental calculation in automotive engineering to determine engine size and potential power output.
The calculator uses the Spicer displacement formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the volume of a single cylinder (bore area × stroke) and multiplies by the number of cylinders to get total displacement.
Details: Engine displacement is a key indicator of engine size and potential power output. Larger displacement engines typically produce more power and torque, but may have lower fuel efficiency.
Tips: Enter bore and stroke measurements in inches, and the number of cylinders. All values must be positive numbers (bore > 0, stroke > 0, cylinders ≥ 1).
Q1: Why is the constant 0.7854 used in the formula?
A: 0.7854 represents π/4, which is used to calculate the area of a circle from its diameter (π × radius² = π × (diameter/2)² = π/4 × diameter²).
Q2: How do I convert cubic inches to liters?
A: Multiply cubic inches by 0.016387 to get liters (1 cubic inch = 0.016387 liters).
Q3: What are typical displacement values for different engines?
A: Small car engines: 60-120 cubic inches, Standard car engines: 200-400 cubic inches, Performance engines: 400-600+ cubic inches.
Q4: Does displacement directly correlate with power output?
A: While larger displacement generally means more potential power, other factors like compression ratio, fuel delivery, and engine design significantly affect actual power output.
Q5: Can this formula be used for any engine type?
A: Yes, the formula works for any piston engine (gasoline, diesel, etc.) as long as you have accurate bore, stroke, and cylinder count measurements.