Here's how you calculate engine displacement, and how a manufacturer would list it:
Calculation:
1. Calculate the area of the cylinder:
* Area = π * (Bore/2)²
* Area = π * (5.4 cm / 2)²
* Area ≈ 22.90 cm²
2. Calculate the volume of one cylinder:
* Volume = Area * Stroke
* (You'll need to plug in the stroke length here)
3. Calculate the total displacement:
* Total Displacement = Volume of one cylinder * Number of cylinders
* Total Displacement = (Volume from step 2) * 4
Manufacturer Listing:
A manufacturer would list the displacement as follows:
* Example (assuming a stroke of 6 cm):
* Displacement = 22.90 cm² * 6 cm * 4 = 549.6 cm³
* Listed as: 549.6 cc (cubic centimeters)
Important Notes:
* Units: Engine displacement is typically expressed in cubic centimeters (cc) or liters (L).
* Rounding: Manufacturers often round displacement values to the nearest whole number or tenth of a unit.
