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Compression Ratio Calculator

Calculates static compression ratio, engine displacement, and rod-to-stroke ratio from your engine's dimensional specs.

Engine Dimensions
4 Cyl 6 Cyl 8 Cyl
Zero-Deck (0.000) Standard (0.020 in / 0.5 mm) Pop-Up (-0.005 in)
Positive = piston below deck ("in the hole"); Negative = piston protruding above block surface.
Head Gasket
Thin MLS (0.027") Std MLS (0.040") Composite (0.045") Thick (0.051")
Typically 0.030"–0.060" (0.75–1.5 mm) larger than cylinder bore to prevent chamber overhang.
Combustion Chamber & Piston
58 cc 64 cc 70 cc 76 cc
Flat (0 cc) Small Reliefs (3 cc) Moderate Dish (12 cc) Deep Boost Dish (22 cc) Dome (5 cc)