Bore and Stroke Calculator — Calculate Engine Displacement

Bore and Stroke Calculator

Calculate engine displacement from bore and stroke measurements. Determine your engine’s size in liters, cubic inches, and cubic centimeters.

Step 1: Engine Dimensions

Understanding Bore and Stroke

Bore is the diameter of each cylinder, while stroke is the distance the piston travels within the cylinder. Engine displacement is calculated from these measurements and the number of cylinders.

Step 2: Additional Options

About Engine Displacement

Engine displacement is the total volume of all the cylinders in an engine. It’s a key factor in determining an engine’s power potential, fuel consumption, and emissions. Larger displacement engines typically produce more power but consume more fuel.

Engine Displacement Results

Summary
Engine Comparison
Formula

Total Engine Displacement

2.0 L
Based on 86mm bore, 86mm stroke, and 4 cylinders
Liters (L)
2.0 L
Cubic Inches (ci)
122.0 ci
Cubic Centimeters (cc)
1998 cc
Single Cylinder Volume
499.5 cc

Common Engine Sizes Comparison

Engine Type Typical Displacement Cylinders Common Applications

Displacement Calculation Formula

Displacement = π/4 × Bore² × Stroke × Number of Cylinders

Engine displacement is calculated using the formula for cylinder volume multiplied by the number of cylinders. The bore and stroke measurements are typically in millimeters, and the result is converted to liters, cubic inches, or cubic centimeters.

Example: 86mm bore, 86mm stroke, 4 cylinders = (3.1416/4) × 86² × 86 × 4 = 1,998,000 mm³ = 1,998 cc = 2.0 L

Conversion Factors

1 Liter
1,000 cc
1 Cubic Inch
16.387 cc
1 Cubic Centimeter
0.001 L
1 Cubic Inch
0.016387 L

Need Professional Engine Analysis?

Connect with our automotive experts for detailed engine performance analysis, blueprinting, and custom engine building solutions.

Get Professional Analysis