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Pulley RPMs

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`RPMs = "bS" / (pi* "D" )`
`(D)"Pulley Diameter"`
`(bS)"Belt Speed"`

The Pulley RPMs calculator computes the RPMs of a pulley based on the belt speed (bS) and diameter (D) of the pulley./attachments/9929f5ca-b6dc-11e4-a9fb-bc764e2038f2/BeltSpeed-illustration.pngBelt

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

  • (bS) Belt Speed (Linear speed of the belt)
  • (D) Pulley Diameter

Pulley RPMs: The calculator return the rotation rate in revolutions per minute. However this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for belt pulley RPMs is

   RPM  = bS / (π • D) 

where:

 


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