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Mechanical
Belt Tension Calculator
Find the tight-side tension required in a belt drive to transmit a given power at a known belt speed. Use it when designing V-belt or flat-belt systems to size belts, pulleys, and shafts correctly.
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Mechanical
Belt Drive Calculator
Calculate the driven pulley speed for a belt drive system by entering pulley diameters and the drive shaft RPM. Use it when sizing pulleys for motors, conveyor systems, or power tools.
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Key differences
| Belt Tension Calculator | Belt Drive Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Inputs required | 4 | 3 |
| Result | Tight Side Tension (N) | Driven Speed (RPM) |
| What it does | Find the tight-side tension required in a belt drive to transmit a given power at a known belt speed. Use it when designing V-belt or flat-belt systems to size belts, pulleys, and shafts correctly. | Calculate the driven pulley speed for a belt drive system by entering pulley diameters and the drive shaft RPM. Use it when sizing pulleys for motors, conveyor systems, or power tools. |