Conveyor Calculators

Gear Ratio Calculator

Calculate gear ratio between two spur gears.

Inputs
Result
Gear ratio
3 : 1
Formula
Ratio i = Z₂ / Z₁
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Formula

Ratio i = Z₂ / Z₁

Worked example

60 / 20 = 3:1

FAQ

+What is a reduction ratio?

Any ratio greater than 1:1 — output is slower and higher torque.

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