Home Calculators Deck Clearance Calculator Deck Clearance Calculator Stroke Rod Length Piston Compression Height Deck Height (Crank C/L Deck) Deck Clearance: Note: This only refers to the piston being above or below deck. The positive or negative value must be reversed when this number is used to calculate compresion ratio. A piston above deck subtracts from chamber volume, and below deck adds to chamber volume. Submit