Engine Displacement Calculator

Calculate your engine's displacement based on bore, stroke, and number of cylinders.

Enter the cylinder bore diameter.
Enter the piston stroke length.
Select the number of cylinders in your engine.

Engine Displacement Tips

  • Displacement = Ï€ × (bore ÷ 2)² × stroke × number of cylinders
  • Engine size is commonly measured in cubic centimeters (cc), cubic inches (ci), or liters (L).
  • 1 liter = 1,000 cubic centimeters = 61.024 cubic inches
  • Larger displacement generally produces more power but may consume more fuel.
  • Engines with the same displacement but more cylinders typically rev higher and run smoother.
  • Modern engines achieve more power from smaller displacements through turbocharging and other efficiency improvements.