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Total Displacement

 

Total Displacement Formula

DISP=NOCπ2BORE2STROKE     (Total Displacement)

NOC=2DISPπBORE2STROKE

BORE=2DISPπNOCSTROKE

STROKE=2DISPπNOCBORE2

Symbol English Metric
DISP = total displacement in mm
NOC = number of cylinders dimensionless dimensionless
π = Pi 3.141592653... 3.141592653...
BORE = cylinder bore size in mm
STROKE = piston stroke length in mm

Total displacement, abbreviated as DISP, is the combined volume displaced by all cylinders in an internal combustion engine.  It is typically measured in cubic inches or cubic centimeters.  To calculate the total displacement of an engine, the displacement of each cylinder is added together.  The displacement of an engine is an important factor in determining its power and torque output, as well as its fuel efficiency.  In general, larger displacement engines can produce more power and torque, but may be less fuel efficient than smaller displacement engines. 

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