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š Belt Length Calculator
Calculate belt length, center distance, and pulley dimensions for various belt drive configurations
š Belt Length Formulas
L = 2C + Ļ(Dā+Dā)/2 + (Dā-Dā)²/(4C)
C = (L - Ļ(Dā+Dā)/2)/2 + ā((L-Ļ(Dā+Dā)/2)²/4 - (Dā-Dā)²/4)
L = 2C + Ļ(Dā+Dā)/2 (Approximate)
C = (L - Ļ(Dā+Dā)/2)/2 (Approximate)
L = belt length, C = center distance, Dā = large pulley diameter, Dā = small pulley diameter, Ļ = pi (3.14159)
Belt Length L:
Center Distance C:
Speed Ratio:
Belt Tension:
Power Capacity:
Design Status:
š” Tips
- Use exact formula for precise calculations
- Consider belt stretch and tension
- Minimum center distance should be (Dā+Dā)/2
- Maximum center distance depends on belt type
- Account for belt thickness in calculations
- Consider pulley alignment and tensioning